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Another traveller from Nigeria shows monkeypox symptoms in US

The latest case of monkeypox in the United States of America has been confirmed by a resident of Maryland who recently returned to Nigeria. The Maryland Department of Health (MDH) on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 announced that the individual only presented mild symptoms, and is recovering in isolation. Monkeypox is a rare disease that is caused by infection with monkeypox virus. Monkeypox virus belongs to the Orthopoxvirus genus in the family Poxviridae. The Orthopoxvirus genus also includes variola virus (the cause of smallpox), vaccinia virus (used in the smallpox vaccine), and cowpox virus. Those who may have been in contact with the patient have been identified, and are getting guidelines from public health authorities. “Our response in close coordination with CDC officials demonstrates the importance of maintaining a strong public health infrastructure,” MDH Deputy Secretary for Public Health, Dr. Jinlene Chan, said. Monkeypox is a viral illness caused by a group of viruses that include chicken pox and small pox, with symptoms like severe headache, fever, back pains, among others.

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