Health Advisory: Monkeypox virus in non-endemic countries
Contact: Melissa Sixberry, Director of Disease Control 509-249-6509 Requested actions Be aware, monkeypox virus infections are occurring in non-endemic countries, including 10 case in the United States, 1 reported case in Washington State. Assess for alternative etiologies in conditions causing pox-like lesions—herpes simplex, syphilis, varicella, etc. Report suspected or confirmed monkeypox cases to the Health … Health Advisory: Monkeypox virus in non-endemic countries