because of the racist discourse around it, took off in the United States in the summer of 2022 before infections rapidly dropped off. The virus, while first scientifically described in monkeys, is believed to circulate in rodents in parts of Africa, with spillovers to people.
At the peak in August, an average of more than 450 mpox cases were reported nationwide each day. By early January, there were only about four cases per day,In Colorado, mpox cases also peaked in August, with 157 recorded that month. In December, theMilder cases of mpox may look like common sexually transmitted infections or even pimples, so it’s likely some people never knew they had it.
State epidemiologist Dr. Rachel Herlihy said the health department is making plans in case mpox starts to circulate more widely again, but she expects “sporadic” cases or small clusters this year. The infrastructure is still in place to trace people who were in close contact with someone who has mpox and to offer them vaccination, she said.
The vaccine is most effective before exposure, but can prevent or reduce symptoms if a person takes it in the days after encountering the virus. Mpox typically causes flu-like symptoms and a rash, and has a low fatality rate.Katheryn Jacobsen, an epidemiologist at the University of Richmond, said that the small number of cases would make it difficult for mpox to spread widely, at least in the near future.
Thank you for covering this Meg!
More lib lies/bs
Yea because we literally know how people get and spread it.