Six Cases of Monkeypox Confirmed in San Joaquin

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STOCKTON- Public Health has released the following statement: San Joaquin County Public Health Services (SJCPHS) is reporting that, as of August 2, 2022, there have been six monkeypox cases in San Joaquin County residents. None have required hospitalization, and all have recovered or are recovering while isolating at home. Monkeypox is a viral infection that is primarily spread through close …

1st Possible Monkeypox Case Hits San Joaquin

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Stockton, CA (July 21, 2022) – San Joaquin County Public Health Services (SJCPHS), working with California Department of Public Health, is investigating the first probable case of monkeypox infection in the county. The person has preliminarily tested positive for Orthopoxvirus in lesion samples and meets compatible clinical and epidemiologic criteria. SJCPHS is following up with people with whom the individual may …