Mpox is a viral infection caused by the mpox virus, which is in the same family of viruses that causes smallpox. Es menos contagiosa que la viruela y, generalmente, se propaga a través del contacto cercano y personal. Generally, it does not cause severe illness, and most mpox cases resolve on their own. Dicho esto, una pequeña cantidad de casos informados ha provocado enfermedades graves y la muerte.
Due to the high number of cases, the World Health Organization has declared the current mpox outbreak a global health emergency. And the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed cases of mpox in most parts of the U.S., including San Diego. Para obtener más información, visite el sitio web de los CDC.
Mpox usually spreads through direct skin-to-skin contact with someone who has a mpox rash. También puede propagarse al compartir superficies, ropa o ropa de cama con una persona infectada, junto con sangre o fluidos corporales. Mpox can spread from the time symptoms start until the rash has healed, all scabs have fallen off, and a fresh layer of skin has formed. Por lo general, la enfermedad dura entre 2 y 4 semanas.
According to the CDC, symptoms of mpox can include:
Mpox symptoms usually start within 3 weeks of exposure to the virus. Si alguien tiene síntomas similares a los de la gripe, generalmente aparecerá un sarpullido de 1 a 4 días después.
Sí. En el condado de San Diego, actualmente se está priorizando la vacunación a las personas de 18 años o más que:
For more information on the mpox vaccine, visit Sharp HealthCare’s website.
Along with vaccination — recommended for people who have been in close contact with individuals who have mpox or who had multiple sexual partners in the past 14 days in an area with known mpox cases — the CDC recommends you:
If you think you may have mpox contact your primary care physician and follow the CDC's isolation guidelines:
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