Mpox
Essential information adapted from a Q&A that is also available in more detail at the California Department of Public Health 网站.
什么是m痘?
天花，也被称为猴痘, is a disease caused by infection with the mpox 病毒 which is related to the smallpox 病毒. While generally less severe and much less contagious than smallpox, mpox can 是一个严重的疾病. The 病毒 spreads primarily through skin-to-skin 联系 with people who have mpox symptoms such as rash or sores, and may also spread through close, personal 联系 or exposure to materials contaminated with the 病毒.
麻疹与新型冠状病毒肺炎有关吗?
No, mpox is a completely different disease, is not related to 新型冠状病毒肺炎, and spreads 不同的. People with mpox are generally contagious when they have a rash or other symptoms, and mpox spread takes place through prolonged direct, close 联系. 这 is different from 新型冠状病毒肺炎, which spreads easily through the air.
谁会得麻疹?
Any一个 can get mpox after having close physical 联系 with some一个 who has the infection, especially 联系 with infected lesions (sores), bodily fluids, or other contaminated 表面. However, the current risk to the public is low.
麻疹是如何传播的?
It spreads primarily through direct 联系 with infectious sores, scabs, or body fluids, including during sex, as well as activities like kissing, hugging, massaging, 和拥抱. Mpox can spread through touching materials used by a person with mpox that haven’t been cleaned, such as clothing, towels and bedding. 它还可以传播 by respiratory secretions (talking, coughing, sneezing, breathing) during prolonged, 亲密、面对面的接触.
What are the signs and symptoms of Mpox?
Mpox may start with flu-like symptoms; fever, low energy, swollen lymph nodes, and 全身疼痛. Within 1 to 3 days (sometimes longer) after the appearance of fever, the person can develop a rash or sores. The sores will go through several stages, including scabs, before healing. People with mpox may experience all or only a few 这些症状. Most people with mpox will get the rash or sores. 有时, sores can be located in places that are difficult for some一个 to see. 有些人 have reported developing the rash or sores before (or without) the flu-like symptoms
What treatments are available for Mpox?
Most infections are mild and will resolve without any treatment. 目前有 no treatments specifically for mpox. However, given that mpox and smallpox 病毒es are genetically similar, antiviral drugs developed to protect against smallpox, such as tecovirimat (TPOXX), may be used to treat mpox.
Do I need to get vaccinated against Mpox?
Vaccines are not recommended for people who have mpox. 疫苗推荐用于 people who have been exposed to prevent them from developing the disease, and can also be given to those who do not have a known exposure, but are at risk for exposure.
参观 Santa Clara County Public Health Department Mpox 网站 for more information on vaccine eligibility.
What do I do if I have symptoms or have been exposed?
- Wear a mask if you have symptoms.
- Cover any rashes and sores until you get them checked by a medical provider as soon 尽可能.
- Avoid in-person gatherings, especially if they involve close, personal skin-to-skin 联系. 这 includes sexual activity.
- Avoid sharing personal effects, including clothing, linens, and utensils.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water or use an alcohol-based sanitizer
If you believe you may have Mpox or been exposed, call a healthcare professional.
- Students may call the 学生健康中心 at (408) 924-6122
- 工作人员 and faculty are advised to 联系 their health care provider and visit the Santa Clara County Public Health Department for more information.
