Imported Monkeypox from International Traveler, Maryland, USA, 2021

Varea Costello; Madeleine Sowash; Aahana Gaur; Michael Cardis; Helena Pasieka; Glenn Wortmann; Sheena Ramdeen

doi:10.3201/eid2805.220292

Imported Monkeypox from International Traveler, Maryland, USA, 2021

Varea Costello^*, Madeleine Sowash, Aahana Gaur, Michael Cardis, Helena Pasieka, Glenn Wortmann, Sheena Ramdeen

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Abstract

A case of monkeypox was diagnosed in a returning traveler from Nigeria to Maryland, USA. Prompt infection control measures led to no secondary cases in 40 exposed healthcare workers. Given the global health implications, public health systems should be aware of effective strategies to mitigate the potential spread of monkeypox.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	1002-1005
Number of pages	4
Journal	Emerging Infectious Diseases
Volume	28
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2805.220292
State	Published - May 2022
Externally published	Yes

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