Legionnaires' disease and monkeypox continue to spread across New York
'02.06.2022'
Nadezhda Verbitskaya
On Wednesday, June 1, the Department of Health provided an update on the spread of the disease in the Highbridge area of the Bronx. Twenty-four people have been diagnosed with Legionnaires' disease in the area since May 3, and four people have been hospitalized. Daily voice.
According to health officials, both deceased people were over 50 years old, they had risk factors for developing serious illnesses.
Legionnaires' disease is a type of pneumonia caused by the Legionella bacteria. People only get sick when they breathe in water vapor containing Legionella bacteria. By the way, the disease is not transmitted from person to person.
The symptoms of Legionnaires' disease are similar to other types of pneumonia: fever, chills, muscle aches, and cough. If Legionnaires' disease is detected early, it can be treated with antibiotics.
Anyone who lives or works near the Bronx and notices these symptoms should see a doctor.
2 more cases of monkeypox in New York
Two people in the Big Apple have tested positive for monkeypox, city health officials said on Wednesday, June 1.
“Two more people in New York have tested positive for orthopoxvirus, which is suspected to be monkeypox. We will track and monitor contacts. And if necessary, we will send people for medical help. Monkeypox is a rarity in New York. But we can prevent its spread,” the city’s Department of Health and Mental Hygiene tweeted.
Two more people have tested positive for orthopoxvirus in NYC, which is presumed to be monkeypox. We will be conducting contact tracing and monitoring and will refer people for care if necessary. Monkeypox is rare in New York City but we can prevent the spread.
— nychealthy (@nycHealthy) June 1, 2022
As of Tuesday evening, May 31, there were 18 confirmed cases across the country. The number of infected has doubled since last Thursday.
The WHO says there is no link so far between this outbreak and travel to countries where the virus is already endemic.
On the subject: Legionnaires disease outbreak in New York has already resulted in one death: what you need to know about the infection
What is monkeypox
Monkeypox was first discovered in 1958. Then outbreaks occurred in colonies of monkeys for research, which gave it its name.
The first human case was reported in 1970 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Most of the infections still occur there. The disease has also made itself known in other African countries: Cameroon, Côte d'Ivoire, Gabon, Liberia, Nigeria and Sierra Leone.
The symptoms of monkeypox in humans are similar to those of ordinary smallpox, but milder. They manifest as a flu-like illness, accompanied by swelling of the lymph nodes and a rash on the face and body.
Monkeypox begins with fever, headache, muscle aches, and exhaustion. It causes enlargement of the lymph nodes, which is not the case with ordinary smallpox. The incubation period is usually 7-14 days, but can vary from 5 to 21 days.
