May 23, 2022

Maine CDC and US CDC: Monkeypox Virus Infection in the United States and Other Non-endemic Countries

Monkeypox is a zoonotic viral infection endemic to several Central and West African countries. Prior to May 2022, cases outside of Africa were reported either among people with recent travel to Nigeria or contact with a person with a confirmed monkeypox virus infection. In May 2022, several patients were confirmed with monkeypox in England; at least six were among persons without a history of travel to Africa and the source of these infections is unknown.

Advisory (PDF) | Monkeypox Information Sheet for Healthcare Facilities