Oklahoma Department of Health confirms that mpox is present in the state
The state health department confirmed there are currently five active cases statewide.
Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, is still present in Oklahoma. The state health department confirmed there are currently five active cases statewide. The feds said the state has seen a total of 77 cases since the original outbreak in 2022. Doctors said mpox is only transmitted through skin-to-skin contact, usually during sex. Therefore, basic precautions can be of great help. Get the latest news of interest by clicking here. “A natural disease of animals that has passed to humans, so technically we call it zoonosis,” Dr. Douglas said. Drevets, chief of infectious diseases at OU Health. Drevets said mpox is related to smallpox but is much less deadly. Symptoms consist of painful, raised smallpox bumps on infected areas of the skin, as well as flu-like symptoms. “It’s a very different disease than what you think of as smallpox,” Drevets said. In 2022, the United States saw an outbreak, but numbers have since declined dramatically. Oklahoma is currently reporting five active cases.>> Download the KOCO 5 app”And that’s partly because people have been getting vaccinated against it. There is a vaccine. The smallpox vaccine provides pretty good immunity, but it doesn’t perfect, and then people realize, “That’s safe person-to-person sex. Use precautions. If someone has rashes or sores, it’s probably something they shouldn’t get involved in,” Drevets said. The vaccine is available for free and requires two doses for maximum protection. Top HeadlinesEl Reno police investigate the death of a young man 20-Year-Old at Halloween Party, Suspect Arrested ‘Friends’ Stars React to ‘Unfathomable Loss’ of Matthew Perry Teacher and Ultramarathoner Runs 450 Miles to Top International Field and Set World Record Oklahoma City Restaurant Owner wanted after allegedly sexually abusing teenage staff Oklahoma lawmakers discuss what led to decision to close Michelin plant
Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, is still present in Oklahoma.
The state health department confirmed there are currently five active cases statewide. The feds said the state has seen a total of 77 cases since the original outbreak in 2022.
Doctors said mpox is only transmitted through skin-to-skin contact, usually during sexual intercourse. Therefore, basic precautions can be of great help.
Get the latest news of interest by clicking here.
“A naturally occurring disease of animals that has passed to humans, so technically we call it zoonosis,” said Dr. Douglas Drevets, chief of infectious diseases at OU Health.
Drevets said mpox is related to smallpox but is much less deadly. Symptoms consist of painful, raised, pock-like bumps on infected areas of the skin, as well as flu-like symptoms.
“It’s a very different disease than what you think of as smallpox,” Drevets said.
In 2022, the United States experienced an outbreak, but numbers have since declined dramatically. Oklahoma is currently reporting five active cases.
>> Download the KOCO 5 app
“And that’s partly because people have been getting vaccinated against it. There is a vaccine. The smallpox vaccine provides pretty good immunity, but not perfect, and then people realize it, so they can take precautions to protect yourself,” Drevets said. .
Since many of the recent cases are transmitted through sex, safe sex is another way to prevent infection.
“It’s safe person-to-person sex. Use precautions. If someone has rashes or sores, it’s probably something they shouldn’t get involved in,” Drevets said.
The vaccine is available for free and requires two doses for maximum protection.
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