The Dallas County Department of Health & Human Services said Tuesday that it is studying a Monkeypox case in the region.
The individual who tested positive traveled to Mexico in the last month, where cases have been documented. On June 6, sample results revealed a positive test result. The patient’s identity has not been revealed due to privacy concerns.
Monkeypox: Evidence of Infection
Those who had potential contact with an infected person have been categorized by health authorities and are now being examined for evidence of infection. The CDC is also collaborating with the travel agency, country, and regional health agencies to reach out to travelers and the others who would have had contact with an infected person on a journey from Mexico to Dallas.
Dr. Philip Huan, DCHHS Director, said, “We’ve been cooperating with the Texas Department of State Health Services and services the CDC, and we’ve done interviews with the individual and other contacts.” “At this point, we have assessed that there is minimal possible risk to the broader population.” Meanwhile, Monkeypox instances have been increasing around the world, so we’re working extremely hard with regional health care workers to make sure they’re ready to identify the disease and report suspected outbreaks to health experts.”
Monkeypox: Growth of Disease
Monkeypox cases have increased over the last month as a result of an outbreak of the virus throughout North America and Europe, which was mostly transferred via sex involving men.
Monkeypox is less contagious than COVID-19 and therefore is easier to detect in close quarters.
Even though the Dallas County incidence is the country’s first this year, the DFW Hospital Association said its emergency departments are keeping a careful eye on the exposure.
“They are familiar with the characteristics of Monkeypox.” They’ll be on the alert for it, primarily if anyone has traveled internationally. So, although I would say we’ll be careful, I don’t believe the broader people should be concerned,” said Ceo and President Stephen Love.
