The person diagnosed with the disease began developing symptoms after traveling internationally, though it’s unknown which country they traveled from.
Health officials confirmed to KPRC that the person did not need to be hospitalized and that they are isolating at home. Epidemiologists are working to get in touch with anyone who may have had close contact with the person. The threat to the city remains low, according to Houston health officials, as the disease isn’t easily spread without close person-to-person contact. their first case of monkeypox. The case also involved someone who had traveled internationally, from Mexico.Monkeypox symptoms typically include fever, body aches, chills and fatigue, according to Though people with more severe infections can develop a rash and lesions on their face and hands. The rash can also spread to other parts of the body.
According to The AP, recovery can span between two to four weeks without needing to be hospitalized. Though, the disease can sometimes be fatal, or more severe for children.