The school district did not say whether the person was a student or staff member.
District 427 said in a news release it was notified of the case by the DeKalb County Health Department on Wednesday, but did not specify if the person who tested positive was a student or staff member.
Monkeypox is a disease that can cause flu-like symptoms and a rash. Human-to-human transmission of the virus occurs by direct contact with lesions or infected body fluids, or from exposure to respiratory secretions during prolonged face-to-face contact. A person is considered infectious until there is full healing of the rash with formation of a fresh layer of skin.Monitor staff and students for the presence of new, unexplained vesicular or pustular lesions.
Contact your local health department immediately to discuss any suspected or confirmed cases of MPV. Limit sharing of personal items. Clean and disinfect: Clean surfaces at least once a day to reduce the risk of germs spreading by touching surfaces. The district recommended all individuals experiencing symptoms undergo testing, which is available through local healthcare providers.Right now, the Illinois Department of Public Health is reporting 1,263 monkeypox cases across the state. More than 1,000 of them are in Chicago.
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