What is Monkeypox?
- Monkeypox is a rare disease caused by infection with the monkeypox virus. Monkeypox virus is part of the same family of viruses as variola virus, the virus that causes smallpox.
Signs and Symptoms
- Flu-like symptoms.
- Rash or sore, sometimes located on or near the genitals or anus, but sometimes in other areas like the hands, feet, chest or face.
Transmission
- Monkeypox can spread to anyone through close, personal, often skin-to-skin contact including:
- Direct contact with monkeypox rash, sores or scabs.
- Contact with objects, fabrics (clothing, bedding, or towels), and surfaces that have been used by someone with monkeypox.
- Through respiratory droplets or oral fluids from a person with monkeypox.
*If you are experiencing symptoms consistent with monkeypox, you should contact your health care provider for a risk assessment. If you do not have a regular provider, call 2-1-1 or the OCHCA Health Referral Line at (800) 564-8448 for assistance.
For more information visit:
https://www.cdc.gov/poxvirus/monkeypox/index.html
https://www.ochealthinfo.com/monkeypox
https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/monkeypox.aspx
