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Monkeypox Virus: Rhode Island Status Update

As of August 19, 2022 the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported 14,115 confirmed cases of monkeypox in the United States, 37 in Rhode Island and 243 in neighboring Massachusetts and 73 in Connecticut.   We continue to see cases of monkeypox being diagnosed in the state of Rhode Island, with the majority …

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Monkeypox: What You Need To Know

Open Door Health is closely following cases of monkeypox recently detected in the United States.  Early data suggest that gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men make up a high number of current cases. However, anyone who has been in close contact with someone who has monkeypox is at risk. We have …

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