Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta's chief medical officer, confirmed the first case of monkeypox in the province..In a series of nine tweets, Hinshaw announced the case, but did not say where in the province the infection was found..She said the patient "had close contact with a known case outside the province."."I would like to provide an update on monkeypox in Alberta. Monkeypox is a rare disease that can cause fevers, aches & rashes. Though monkeypox is uncommon & generally considered a low risk to the public at large, one isolated case has now been confirmed in Alberta," tweeted Hinshaw.."This virus does not discriminate and is not limited to spread from intimate sexual activities. This kind of misinformation and stigmatization can lead to misunderstanding of risks and negative health outcomes."."The individual is currently self-isolating and we appreciate their co-operation in working with our team to inform our investigation and contact tracing," she said. "At this time, the risk of further transmission is low.".The World Health Organization says the infection is related to smallpox, but symptoms are mild. People infected with the virus can expect to experience a fever, rash, pus-filled pimples, aches and pains, chills, fatigue, headaches and swollen lymph nodes..Wednesday, Quebec confirmed 52 monkeypox cases in the province and Toronto Public Health says that a man in his 40s is the second confirmed case in the city..According to the Public Health Agency of Canada, monkeypox typically spreads from close person-to-person contact with an infected individual through respiratory droplets, direct contact with sores or bodily fluids, or contact through contaminated clothing..The Public Health Agency Canada so far states there are 58 confirmed cases of monkeypox in Canada, to date.
