Monkeypox Virus Infection in the United States and Other Non-endemic Countries

May 23, 2022

The Orange County Healthcare Agency wants to make sure providers are aware of the potential for Monkeypox Virus infection in patients presenting with fever and clinically consistent rash. A case of Monkeypox has been identified in a US resident who travelled to Canada and in the last month multiple cases of Monkeypox have been identified in non-endemic countries among individuals without a travel history.


For additional details see the attached Health Advisory from the California Department of Public Health.



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Additional Recommendations

If you suspect that you have a patient with Monkeypox contact the OCHCA Communicable Disease Control Division at 714-834-8180 immediately