Update 7/1/2022: On July 1st, 2022, Lane County Public Health (LCPH) reported two presumed case of monkeypox (hMPXV) virus infections in Lane County, identified by testing at the Oregon State Public Health Laboratory.
Monkeypox symptoms are flu-like with swelling of lymph nodes and a rash that includes bumps that are initially filled with fluid before scabbing over. Illness could be confused with a sexually transmitted infection like syphilis or herpes, or with varicella zoster virus (chickenpox).
Monkeypox is a rare but potentially serious, viral illness that can be transmitted person to person through prolonged physical contact with someone who is infectious. This can include direct skin-to-skin contact with infectious rashes, and being exposed to respiratory droplets or bodily fluids during intimate physical contact such as kissing, cuddling or sex. It is important to understand that anyone can get monkeypox.