Las Vegas, NV (KXNT) – The Southern Nevada Health District on Wednesday said they suspect two men in Clark County of contracting the monkeypox virus. That would bring the total of confirmed/probable cases in Clark County to 4.
One of the men was said to be in his 50s, one in his 30s. One required hospitalization, while the other was isolating at home.
Monkeypox is a rare disease that causes symptoms beginning with fever, headache, muscle aches, exhaustion and swollen lymph nodes followed by development of a rash that can look like pimples or blisters.
The incubation period is usually between seven to 14 days but can range from five to 21 days. The characteristic rash often begins on the face and then spreads to other parts of the body including genitalia.
The illness typically lasts two to four weeks. Most people who contract monkeypox will have mild illness. People who are immunocompromised, young children, people who are pregnant or breastfeeding, and those with certain skin conditions may be more at risk for severe illness.
People who test positive for monkeypox should follow the treatment and prevention recommendations of their health care provider and the Health District.