COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – The Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency says there has no confirmed cases of Monkeypox Virus within the jurisdiction. There is a reported case of Monkeypox in St. Joseph County, Indiana.
The agency says they have received inquiries from concerned local residents, as initial reporting did not clearly state St. Joseph County, Indiana.
Monkeypox Virus is part of the same family of viruses as variola virus, the virus that causes smallpox.
While MPV and chickenpox have similar presentation, they are not related to each other. Symptoms of Monkeypox generally appear one to two weeks after exposure.
The agency says it is important to remember that the risk to the general public is low, however if you have concerns about MPV, contact your provider for evaluation and testing.
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