Imported Monkeypox from International Traveler, Maryland, USA, 2021

Imported Monkeypox from International Traveler, Maryland, USA, 2021

A case of monkeypox was diagnosed in a returning traveler from Nigeria to Maryland, USA. Prompt infection control measures led to no secondary cases in 40 exposed healthcare workers. Given the global health implications, public health systems should be aware of effective strategies to mitigate the...

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Main Authors: Varea Costello, Madeleine Sowash, Aahana Gaur, Michael Cardis, Helena Pasieka, Glenn Wortmann, Sheena Ramdeen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2022-05-01
Series:Emerging Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
monkeypox
international traveler
monkeypox viruses
viruses
travel medicine
global health
Online Access:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/28/5/22-0292_article

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https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/28/5/22-0292_article

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