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The palms of a monkeypox patient in the Democratic Republic of Congo are seen during a 1997 health investigation.
HONOLULU (KITV4) - The Hawaii Department of Health has identified two probable cases of monkeypox in Hawaii, bringing the total to 5: two confirmed, and three probable.
The DOH has also confirmed connections between all five people.
“The risk to most Hawaii residents remains low,” said Deputy State Epidemiologist Dr. Nathan Tan. “Anyone who has close contact with someone with monkeypox is at risk of infection—regardless of who they are, what they do, or if they are sexually active.”
The DOH reported that they are continuing to conduct contact tracing and coordinate vaccination and treatment, which can be effective in controlling monkeypox infection.
Monkeypox is a rare disease caused by the monkeypox virus. Infection begins with flu-like symptoms such as fever, headache, muscle aches, chills, exhaustion, and swollen lymph nodes. Infection progresses to a rash or sores, often on the hands, feet, chest, face, or genitals. Individuals generally become ill within 21 days of exposure.
Individuals with monkeypox symptoms, including flu-like symptoms, swollen lymph nodes, or new or unexplained rash or sores, should immediately contact their healthcare provider.
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