Monkeypox Virus In The US And Other Non-Endemic Countries

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health and CDC are investigating a confirmed case of monkeypox in an adult male Massachusetts resident with history of travel to Canada.
CDC is also tracking multiple confirmed and suspected clusters of monkeypox reported in early- to mid-May in several non-endemic countries, including in Europe and North America. Providers are encouraged to visit CDC's website for updates on affected countries.
Monkeypox should be considered as a possible diagnosis for patients presenting with clinically compatible illness, especially those with a recent travel history to a country where monkeypox has been reported.
A high index of suspicion for monkeypox is warranted when evaluating people with the characteristic rash, particularly for the following groups:

Men who report sexual contact with other men and who present with lesions in the genital/perianal area
People reporting a significant travel history in the month before illness onset
People reporting contact with people who have a similar rash or have received a diagnosis of suspected or confirmed monkeypox

If you suspect monkeypox in a patient:

Immediately contact the Indiana Department of Health at 317-233-1325. After business hours, follow the prompts in the automated menu to be connected with the epidemiologist on call.
If the Indiana Department of Health cannot be reached, CDC can be contacted through the CDC Emergency Operations Center (770-488-7100).
All diagnostic specimens must be sent through the Indiana Department of Health. Specimens may not be sent directly to CDC without prior authorization.