From October 3rd through October 9th, Denton County Public Health (DCPH) identified two new positive cases of monkeypox in Denton County. This brings the countywide total to 49 monkeypox cases.
No further personal information will be released to protect patient confidentiality. DCPH is investigating these cases and working to identify individuals who may have had direct contact with the patients.
Any person can contract monkeypox, regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation. Monkeypox transmission occurs through close physical contact with someone who has monkeypox, including contact with objects contaminated with the virus from contact with an infected person. Monkeypox is primarily spread through contact with infectious sores, scabs, or bodily fluids. The virus can spread by respiratory secretions during prolonged, face-to-face contact.
Monkeypox often begins with fever, intense headache, muscle aches, exhaustion, and swollen lymph nodes. The time from infection to developing symptoms is usually 7 – 14 days; however, individuals may develop symptoms 5 – 21 days after exposure. Anyone with a rash that looks like monkeypox should contact their healthcare provider and avoid gatherings, sex, or being intimate with anyone until they consult their healthcare provider.
DCPH is utilizing an online form for eligible community members to register for monkeypox vaccination. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends vaccination for people exposed to monkeypox and people who may be more likely to get monkeypox. DCPH is working collaboratively with healthcare providers and other local health departments to identify high-risk contacts of confirmed or probable monkeypox cases.
Please visit dentoncounty.gov/monkeypox for daily updates and more information about monkeypox.
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