U.S. Records First Death 'Due to Monkeypox'

13 September 2022

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A Los Angeles resident died of monkeypox, the county Department of Public Health announced on Monday, marking the first fatality from the virus in the United States.

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According to the department, it and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed the first fatality "related to monkeypox" in a Los Angeles County citizen.

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According to the statement, the individual was seriously immunocompromised and had been hospitalised.

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"Public Health extends deepest condolences and healing wishes to the family and friends who have lost a loved one."

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"People who are extremely immunocompromised and fear they have monkeypox are recommended to seek medical care and treatment as soon as possible."

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In August, Texas reported the death of a severely immunocompromised individual who had been diagnosed with the virus

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however, the case was still being investigated to determine what role monkeypox had in the death.

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