Key Messages

Transmission of monkeypox continues locally, nationally, and internationally.
Recent cases have been identified in association with International Mr. Leather (IML), an event with national and international attendance held May 26-30, 2022 in Chicago.
Clinicians should have a heighted awareness for new rash illnesses consistent with monkeypox.
Infections may occur in anyone who has had close contact with another infectious person.
Clinicians should promptly report any suspect cases to Chicago Department of Public Health to obtain appropriate and timely testing during business hours to janna.kerins@cityofchicago.org or stephanie.black@cityofchicago.org; after business hours, contact the CDPH physician on call at 311 (or 312-744-5000, if outside the city but regarding a Chicago resident).
Close contacts of individuals with known infection should monitor for symptoms 21 days after their last exposure and if symptoms develop should self-isolate and contact their healthcare provider.

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