CDH Confirms Local Transmission of Mpox in Ada County

BOISE, Nov. 21, 2023 – Central District Health has confirmed local transmission of the mpox virus in Ada County.

Since the two first cases of mpox in Idaho this year were confirmed on Nov. 2, four additional residents in Ada County have been diagnosed with mpox. Investigation is ongoing, but three of these new patients reported no recent travel. One additional case has been detected in Canyon County.

Local and state public health officials are working with the patients to make sure any potential close contacts are identified and notified of exposure risk, and the patients are treated by their healthcare provides as needed.

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