Tarrant County reports first case of monkeypox

TARRANT COUNTY, Texas — Tarrant County well being officers reported their first confirmed case of monkeypox Monday night.

“Our Epidemiology Division is investigating and still obtaining details on the case,” a Tarrant County news launch acknowledged. “Currently, the general public is not considered at risk. TCPH will work with local, federal and state partners to continue to monitor the situation.”

Tarrant County well being officers mentioned monkeypox can unfold by physique fluids, lesions and shared objects contaminated with fluids resembling bedding, in addition to by respiratory droplets by individuals in shut proximity after extended publicity. Symptoms embody fever, rash, swollen lymph nodes and physique aches. 

County officers mentioned instances are accruing nationwide inside sexual networks, however well being officers say monkeypox can impression anybody, regardless of sexual orientation.

No information was launched relating to how the illness was unfold in Tarrant County. 

Suspected or confirmed monkeypox instances in Tarrant County could be reported to the Tarrant County Public well being Department, Epidemiology Division at 817-321-5350. 

More information could be discovered on TCPH’s monkeypox page or by calling Tarrant County Public Health at 817-248-6299.