SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon health officials have reported the first probable case of monkeypox in the state. The Oregon Health Authority said in a statement Thursday the case was in an adult male who had travelled to a community with confirmed cases. Authorities say he remains isolated and is following recommendations from public health officials and medical providers. Testing to confirm the case is being done by federal officials. The OHA is working to identify individuals at potential risk for exposure. Monkeypox is endemic in parts of Africa, where people have been infected through bites from rodents or small animals. It does not usually spread easily among people. The illness typically begins with flu-like symptoms and swelling of the lymph nodes, followed by a rash on the face and body.
Oregon reports first probable case of monkeypox
