Imported Monkeypox from International Traveler, Maryland, USA, 2021
Varea Costello, Madeleine Sowash, Aahana Gaur, Michael Cardis, Helena B. Pasieka, Glenn Wortmann, Sheena Ramdeen
Abstract
A case of monkeypox was diagnosed in a returning traveler from Nigeria to Maryland, USA. Prompt infection control measures led to no secondary cases in 40 exposed healthcare workers. Given the global health implications, public health systems should be aware of effective strategies to mitigate the potential spread of monkeypox.
Topics & Concepts
MonkeypoxPublic health2019-20 coronavirus outbreakDisease controlVirologyMedicineGeographyEnvironmental healthBiologyOutbreakPathologyBiochemistryVacciniaRecombinant DNAGenePoxvirus research and outbreaksBacillus and Francisella bacterial researchHerpesvirus Infections and Treatments