Another case of monkeypox was confirmed yesterday (20), in Sorocaba, by the São Paulo State Department of Health. According to the city council, the new patient is a woman. Information such as his age and health condition has not been detailed by the municipality administration. In all, 24 people were infected in the city, 19 men and five women.
In the Sorocaba administrative region of 79 municipalities, there have been 45 positive results, as follows: Botocato (1), Campina do Monte Alegre (1), Circielho (1), Conchas (1), Vartura (1), Guareí (1) ), Itapetininga (2), Itararé (1), Itu (2), Mairinque (1), Piedade (1), São Roque (3), Sorocaba (24), and Votorantim (5). Across the state, 3,548 cases have been confirmed.
Despite the disease’s name, the government has emphasized that the current outbreak does not involve monkeys in passing to humans. Also according to the volume, monkeypox, which belongs to the same family as smallpox, is transmitted between people and outbreaks of intimate and sexual contact are common.
The main symptom is blister-like lesions or pimples, which can appear on the face, inside the mouth, or on other parts of the body, such as the hands, feet, chest, genitals, or anus. It is recommended to avoid intimate contact with people who exhibit these symptoms, as well as not to share bedding and personal items and items.” (Wilma Antunes)
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