The Halton region has reported its first case of the monkeypox virus, according to a medical official in the area.
Officials say the infected person is currently being isolated at home and all contacts have been notified by the health department.
“While most people infected with smallpox will have mild symptoms, some people, such as children, pregnant women and those with immunodeficiency, are at higher risk of serious illness,” Dr Hamida Megani said in a statement.
“If you have symptoms of monkeypox, it is important to stay home and call your doctor to see you. When seeking medical attention, you should wear a high-quality medical mask and cover up any lesions. “
The disease is a rare disease that comes from the same family of viruses that causes smallpox, which the World Health Organization (WHO) declared eradicated worldwide in 1980.
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Megani said the virus can be spread from person to person through respiratory secretions, direct contact with skin lesions and / or contact with materials contaminated with the virus, including bedding and clothing.
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“The virus enters the body through injured skin, respiratory tract or mucous membranes,” the health department said in a statement.
“Transmission through respiratory secretions requires prolonged face-to-face contact in close proximity to an infected person.
Quebec has been hit hardest by Canada’s provinces in a recent wave of 90 cases confirmed on Tuesday, an increase of 19 from last week’s end.
The latest update, which came in the form of a tweet, also shows that 813 doses of the vaccine against the virus have been administered in Quebec so far.
The WHO says more than 700 cases have recently been found worldwide in countries where the disease is not usually detected, mainly in Europe.
Halton County Public Health continues to monitor their situation and investigate suspected and confirmed cases with full follow-up.
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