Monkeypox in Pittsburgh: First cast confirmed
The first case of monkeypox in Pittsburgh has been confirmed, a health official at Central Outreach Wellness Center said Wednesday. A patient was tested for monkeypox and the Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed the positive result, a news release from the center said.Most monkeypox patients experience only fever, body aches, chills and fatigue. People with more serious illness may develop a rash and lesions on the face and hands that can spread to other parts of the body.Monkeypox cases have continued to grow across the country. The U.S. has identified more than 300 cases in 27 states and the District of Columbia. More than 4,700 cases have been found in more than 40 other countries outside the areas of Africa where the virus is endemic.There have been no U.S. deaths and officials say the risk to the American public is low. But they are taking steps to assure people that medical measures are in place to deal with the growing problem.U.S. health officials on Tuesday expanded the group of people recommended to get vaccinated against monkeypox. Central Outreach says it has access to the treatment and vaccine for monkeypox for anyone who has contracted the virus or had exposure to the virus.The Associated Press contributed to this report.This is a developing story. Stay with Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 for updates. Download the WTAE mobile app to stay connected with breaking news.
The first case of monkeypox in Pittsburgh has been confirmed, a health official at Central Outreach Wellness Center said Wednesday.
A patient was tested for monkeypox and the Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed the positive result, a news release from the center said.
Most monkeypox patients experience only fever, body aches, chills and fatigue. People with more serious illness may develop a rash and lesions on the face and hands that can spread to other parts of the body.
Monkeypox cases have continued to grow across the country. The U.S. has identified more than 300 cases in 27 states and the District of Columbia. More than 4,700 cases have been found in more than 40 other countries outside the areas of Africa where the virus is endemic.
There have been no U.S. deaths and officials say the risk to the American public is low. But they are taking steps to assure people that medical measures are in place to deal with the growing problem.
U.S. health officials on Tuesday expanded the group of people recommended to get vaccinated against monkeypox.
Central Outreach says it has access to the treatment and vaccine for monkeypox for anyone who has contracted the virus or had exposure to the virus.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
This is a developing story. Stay with Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 for updates. Download the WTAE mobile app to stay connected with breaking news.