Maryland: 2022 Monkeypox

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Source: https://health.maryland.gov/newsroo...nfection-identified-in-Maryland-resident.aspx

June 16, 2022


Presumed Human Monkeypox virus infection identified in Maryland resident

Individual presented with mild symptoms; no additional precautions recommended for the general public

Current CDC data indicates cases have been identified in at least 20 states, including Maryland

Baltimore, MD – The Maryland Department of Health (MDH), in collaboration with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), today identified the first presumed case of human monkeypox virus infection in an adult Maryland resident from the National Capital Region. The individual is currently recovering in isolation and is not hospitalized. The initial testing was conducted at the State Public Health Laboratory. MDH is awaiting confirmatory testing to be conducted at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).


“Although human monkeypox is a rare infection in the United States, this Maryland case and other cases in the region and country remind us that we need to be prepared and take steps to prevent infection and its spread,” said MDH Deputy Secretary for Public Health Dr. Jinlene Chan. “MDH will continue to work with local and federal public health authorities and communicate responsibly with Maryland residents as we learn more.”

 

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Source: https://baltimore.cbslocal.com/2022...ed-monkeypox-cases-in-maryland-officials-say/


There Are Three Presumed Monkeypox Cases In Maryland, Officials Say
By CBS Baltimore Staff
June 22, 2022 at 5:44 pm

BALTIMORE (WJZ) — There are three presumed cases of Monkeypox in Maryland, the state’s department of health said Wednesday.

The latest count comes nearly a week after the state announced Maryland’s first presumed case, which was identified in the National Capital Region. It was not immediately clear if that first presumed case is one of the three cases announced Wednesday.

Health officials said the three people are recovering and in isolation at home. The MDH is working with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control in confirming the cases...

 

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Source: https://www.baltimoresun.com/health...0220628-epx5rjizqfemjks2nsyapwdk4i-story.html

Cases of monekypox in Maryland rise to five
By Meredith Cohn
Baltimore Sun
Jun 28, 2022 at 4:10 pm

As the monkeypox outbreak continues to spread across the country, with cases reported in more than half the states, the number in Maryland has grown to five.

Two new cases were added Tuesday to the state’s tally by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which has been confirming lab tests done at the local level.

The Maryland Department of Health had said the previous 3 cases were found in the National Capital and Baltimore Metro regions but wouldn’t elaborate on where new cases were discovered...

 

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Source: https://www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/n...maryland-officials-dole-out-limited-vaccines/

With nearly 2 dozen Monkeypox cases in Maryland, officials dole out limited vaccines
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By Paul Gessler
July 14, 2022 / 3:49 PM / CBS Baltimore

BALTIMORE -- The CDC is tracking more than a thousand cases of monkeypox nationwide, with about two dozen here in Maryland. The agency reports 23 confirmed cases in the state.

The virus symptoms are similar to smallpox but milder, and rarely fatal. Still, it can be spread from person to person, and health officials are challenged with monitoring close contacts.

Baltimore City Health Commissioner Dr. Letitia Dzirasa said Baltimore has five confirmed monkeypox cases as of Thursday morning...

 

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Source: https://thebaynet.com/first-human-monkeypox-case-reported-for-st-marys-county/

First Human Monkeypox Case Reported For St. Mary’s County
by St. Mary's County Health Department July 18, 2022

LEONARDTOWN, Md. – The St. Mary’s County Health Department has been notified of a human monkeypox virus infection in a St. Mary’s County resident. The individual is isolating from others and recovering. SMCHD has begun the process of public health contact tracing and notification. The risk of transmission to the general community at this time is believed to be low...