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North Carolina: Mpox Cases And Exposures Are Rising Among Mecklenburg County Residents

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Source: https://www.wccbcharlotte.com/2024/...re-rising-among-mecklenburg-county-residents/

Mpox Cases And Exposures Are Rising Among Mecklenburg County Residents
45 minutes ago
Jack Hale

MECKLENBURG COUNTY, N.C. – Public Health leaders report an alarming trend with mpox in Mecklenburg County. Since the start of the year the number of reported mpox cases has risen steadily in the region.

Health officials are very concerned about the growing number of individuals, including children, who were potentially exposed to individuals with active mpox infections. It’s important to note the only mpox transmission thus far has involved close physical/sexual contact. However, residents should take precautions even when the risk is low or intermediate....

...There were 10 confirmed cases of mpox among Mecklenburg County residents reported in February, up from six in January. Nearly 120 residents, including some children, were potentially exposed to those 16 confirmed cases...​
 
Source: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/h...ases/275-4b22ba5b-5cf8-493f-9126-5ee999b0afb9

Mecklenburg County sees recent spike in mpox cases, exposure was 'isolated'
Mecklenburg County Health Department is reporting a new spike in mpox cases where some children were exposed.​
Author: Destiny Richards
Published: 10:17 AM EDT March 15, 2024
Updated: 10:55 AM EDT March 15, 2024


MECKLENBURG COUNTY, N.C. — Mecklenburg County health officials say, as of this month, there have been 16 confirmed cases of mpox.

While the number of cases is low and exposures were isolated, health officials said it’s important to be aware of the symptoms and act quickly if you have any...

​...The county health department is reporting 10 confirmed cases of mpox among Mecklenburg County residents in February, up from six reported in January. Nearly 120 people, including some children, were potentially exposed to the 16 confirmed cases.

Mecklenburg County Public Health Director Raynard Washington said families that were exposed have been notified...

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