Emerg Infect Dis. 2022 May;28(5):1002-1005. doi: 10.3201/eid2805.220292. Epub 2022 Mar 9.
A case of monkeypox was diagnosed in a returning traveler from Nigeria to Maryland, USA. Prompt infection control measures led to no secondary cases in 40 exposed healthcare workers. Given the global health implications, public health systems should be aware of effective strategies to mitigate the potential spread of monkeypox.
美国马里兰州一例从尼日利亚返回的旅行者被诊断出感染猴痘。由于及时采取了感染控制措施,在 40 名接触过的医护人员中没有出现继发感染。鉴于猴痘对全球健康的影响,公共卫生系统应该了解有效的策略,以减轻猴痘潜在传播的风险。