First positive case of monkeypox reported in Kansas - KWCH

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TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) - Kansas health officials say they have identified the state’s first presumed case of monkeypox.

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment said Saturday that the patient is an adult resident in Johnson County who recently traveled out of state. The department said the risk of infection remains low for the general public.

“The risk of monkeypox spreading in Kansas remains low,” Janet Stanek, Secretary of KDHE, said in a press release. “If you are experiencing symptoms of monkeypox illness, it’s important to stay home and contact your health care provider as soon as possible to avoid spreading the disease to others.”

Symptoms to look for:

• Fever
• Headache
• A rash similar to pimples or blisters
• Muscle aches
• Swollen lymph nodes
• Chills
• Exhaustion

KDHE recommends that anyone experiencing monkeypox symptoms contact their health care provider immediately.

The monkeypox vaccine is available to those with known exposure to someone else with a monkeypox case. However, vaccine supply is extremely limited in the United States. KDHE will expand eligibility as additional doses are available.

If you have questions concerning the monkeypox virus, you can call 1-866-KDHEINF (534-3463) Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., or email their questions.

Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.

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