A rare case of monkeypox has been reported in a Dallas resident, who has been hospitalised in stable condition under isolation, after returning from Nigeria. This is the first-ever Texas case of monkeypox, according to the health officials said. In a statement, federal and state health officials said the traveler arrived at Dallas Love Field on July 9 from Atlanta after an overnight flight from Nigeria.
US health body Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has said the risk to others on the flights and in the airport is low, especially in view of COVID-19-related masking policies. However, efforts are underway to contact his fellow passengers.
What is Monkeypox?
Monkeypox is a rare viral pox-like disease from the smallpox family, but it is milder. It can be transmitted through respiratory droplets, contact with body fluids or contact with an infected animal or animal products. The disease is called Monkeypox because it was first identified in laboratory monkeys. Monkeypox…