US reports first monkeypox death in Los Angeles and reveals more than 21,000 no-history cases in the United States
On September 13, 2022, the first death from monkeypox infection (Monekeypox) was announced in Los Angeles. united states The report clearly stated that he died from a cause of monkeypox infection as the first person. from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, USA.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention The US Department of Health (CDC) has identified the monkeypoxSLOTXOpatient as severely immunocompromised. and has been fully hospitalized Other than such information will be kept confidential. To keep the privacy of the first smallpox victim
Dr. William Schaffner, a professor at the epidemic unit at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, told CNN: immunodeficiency It is a condition that prevents the inability to deal with the different types of viruses that enter the body effectively. When the virus multiplies and spreads to other organ systems, it leads to malfunctioning of the body.
Since the news of the monkeypox epidemic, no deaths from monkeypox have been reported at all. Although monkeypox cases have been reported in Texas, deaths have been reported. in August 2022, but did not specify the cause of death as monkey pox.
Due to the nature of smallpox patients often have fever, rash, body aches and chills, which are similar to common fever. Therefore, it cannot be determined for sure how many people have died from smallpox in the past.
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported more than 21,000 cases of monkeypox in the United States, of which all monkeypox cases have no history of traveling to high-risk areas. or having been in contact with another infected person before It is therefore a concern and must continue to be vigilant.