The infection was diagnosed in a foreigner who came to work from the United States. Doctors found out that in America the man had contact with a patient with monkeypox.
The first case of monkeypox infection was registered in Moldova. As reported on August 8 in the Ministry of Health, a foreign national who came from the United States to work fell ill. This was reported by Newsmaker.md.
“A man sought medical help at the Tom Chorba Infectious Diseases Hospital, where he was hospitalized with suspected monkeypox. The symptoms reported were fever, weakness, and a rash. He was examined today and sent to the laboratory of National Public Health Agency. The test for monkeypox was positive,” the statement said.
The department also learned that in the United States, a man came into contact with a patient with monkeypox.
“If you suspect you have contracted monkeypox, seek medical attention,” the ministry urged.
It can be remembered that on July 23, the WHO declared a state of emergency in world health due to the spread of monkeypox. The disease has been found in 75 countries. And the United States declared a public health emergency on August 4.
News from Correspondent.net on Telegram. Subscribe to our channel Athletistic
Source: korrespondent
