• There are no known cases of Monkeypox reported in Edgar County at this time.
• Monkeypox is a rare, but potentially serious, viral illness which belongs to the same family as the smallpox virus, Orthopoxvirus. 
• Transmission occurs through exposure to respiratory droplets and by contact with infected skin lesions or contaminated materials. 
• The incubation period is usually 7-14 days but can range from 5-21 days. 
• Monkeypox illness begins with fever, headache, muscle aches, backache, swollen lymph nodes, chills, and/or exhaustion. Within 1 to 3 days (sometimes longer) after the appearance of fever, the patient develops a rash often beginning on the face and then spreading to other parts of the body. 
• The illness typically lasts 2-4 weeks. 
• There are a number of measures that you can take to prevent infection with the Monkeypox virus. 
• Call your primary healthcare provider if you develop symptoms for guidance. 
• Wash your hands and clean and disinfect bedding, fabrics, and other items that may be contaminated. 

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