Safety Report: Monkeypox, North Dakota, USA
2 years ago •source health.nd.gov
Regulatory Report
North Dakota, United States
The North Dakota Department of Health (NDDoH) is reporting its first case of monkeypox in an individual in eastern North Dakota. The individual likely acquired monkeypox while traveling out-of-state. Preliminary testing performed at the NDDoH Laboratory Services Section confirmed the person to be infected with orthopoxvirus.The individual who tested positive is currently isolating. The NDDoH is conducting contact tracing to identify anyone who may be at risk due to close contact with the patient while infectious. People identified as close contacts are being asked to watch for symptoms of illness and will be offered post-exposure monkeypox vaccination.
Source: www.health.nd.gov/news/north-dakota-department-health-identifies-monkeypox-case
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