Source: https://dhhr.wv.gov/News/2022/Pages/...-Virginia.aspx
First Probable Case of Monkeypox in West Virginia
7/8/2022
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) has identified the first probable case of monkeypox in a resident of Berkeley County. Out of respect for patient privacy, no additional information will be released.
The United States is currently experiencing a monkeypox outbreak with over 600 cases confirmed nationwide, and there will likely be additional cases in West Virginia in the weeks ahead.
DHHR’s Office Laboratory Services conducted the initial testing that identified this probable case of the non-variola orthopox and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is conducting confirmatory testing. DHHR’s Bureau for Public Health and the Berkeley County Health Department are working to identify other individuals who may have been exposed...
First Probable Case of Monkeypox in West Virginia
7/8/2022
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) has identified the first probable case of monkeypox in a resident of Berkeley County. Out of respect for patient privacy, no additional information will be released.
The United States is currently experiencing a monkeypox outbreak with over 600 cases confirmed nationwide, and there will likely be additional cases in West Virginia in the weeks ahead.
DHHR’s Office Laboratory Services conducted the initial testing that identified this probable case of the non-variola orthopox and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is conducting confirmatory testing. DHHR’s Bureau for Public Health and the Berkeley County Health Department are working to identify other individuals who may have been exposed...
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