猴痘

猴痘 is a rare disease caused by infection with the monkeypox virus. In 2022 the virus has spread to around 11,000 people in the United States to date. 猴痘 is part of the same family of viruses that cause smallpox. 猴痘的症状 are similar to smallpox 症状, but milder, 和 monkeypox is rarely fatal. 猴痘 might start with 症状 like the flu, 发热。, 低能量的, 淋巴结肿大，全身疼痛. Within 1 to 3 days (sometimes longer) after the appearance of 发热。, 患者会出现皮疹或溃疡.

People with monkeypox may experience all or only a few of these 症状. Most with monkeypox will develop the rash or sores. Two main strains of the monkeypox virus are known to exist; the milder strain is currently circulating. 猴痘与水痘无关. Individuals should be aware of 症状 of monkeypox 和 seek medical attention if they experience new, 不明原因的皮疹或皮肤损伤.

猴痘 virus spreads primarily through direct contact with infectious sores, 结痂或体液, 在接吻等活动中, 拥抱, 按摩, 拥抱和性. 猴痘 can spread through touching materials used by a person with monkeypox that haven’t been cleaned, 比如衣服和床上用品. It can also spread by respiratory secretions during prolonged, 关闭, face-to-face contact. 猴痘 is not spread through casual brief conversations or walking by someone with monkeypox. Routine causal contact with someone who has monkeypox (including shaking h和s or sitting nearby) carries a low risk of infection.

Currently, only individuals with potential monkeypox rash lesions are eligible for monkeypox testing. Students or employees with 症状 of monkeypox or concerns about infection are encouraged to contact UIW保健服务 at (210) 829-6017 或者他们的初级保健提供者. Anyone seeking monkeypox testing should call ahead to their provider 和 schedule. You should not go to the emergency department for the purpose of monkeypox testing unless you are so ill that you require emergency room treatment. All positive cases will be addressed in partnership with 圣安东尼奥大都会卫生区.

The medical provider that tested you for 猴痘 Virus will report your results to 圣安东尼奥大都会卫生区 (SAMHD). SAMHD will perform contact tracing on any individuals you had contact with since symptom onset. As part of your UIW shared responsibility, students will report their illness on the uw疾病报告. 员工将向 人力资源.

Students living on campus who are infected with the monkeypox virus are encouraged to return home during their 隔离. If returning home is not an option, student residents may be provided 隔离 校园住宿(如果有的话). Individuals who test positive for the monkeypox virus 和 are living off-campus are advised to isolate in their residence.

If you have had an exposure with a lab confirmed monkeypox patient, please contact 圣安东尼奥大都会卫生区 for guidance (you may be eligible for post-exposure vaccination) 和 begin monitoring for 症状 21天. Monitor for 体征和症状 of monkeypox, including a thorough skin 和 mouth exam.

如果出现皮疹，就开始 隔离和预防措施 until the rash can be evaluated by a healthcare provider, 执行测试, 和 results of testing are available 和 are negative.

如果其他 体征和症状 存在, 但是没有皮疹, follow 隔离和预防措施 for 5 days after the development of any new signs or symptom. Reach out to your healthcare provider for additional guidance.

作为uw共同责任的一部分, students will report their exposure to 猴痘 Virus on the uw疾病报告. 员工将向 人力资源.

是的, JYNNEOS疫苗, which is proven to prevent 猴痘 和 is FDA approved, 在贝尔县有吗. Vaccine supplies are limited at this time 和 are restricted to those in priority groups 和 individuals with known monkeypox exposure. Additional vaccine information can be found on the 圣安东尼奥大都会卫生区 网页.

We underst和 that news of a new infectious disease on top of the last few years of the COVID-19 p和emic can be concerning 和 result in feelings of anxiety 和 uncertainty. Campus mental health resources are available through UIW行为健康服务 和 UIW保健服务. 教师和工作人员可以通过 大都会人寿员工援助计划.