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Colorado sees summer surge in Mpox infections
Denver7 • • health
Key Points:
- Colorado has reported 18 Mpox cases in 2024, approaching last year's total of 21 cases, with seven new infections since late July.
- Denver has seen six Mpox cases since June 1, with no known connections among recent cases, suggesting possible seasonal clustering.
- Health officials note seasonal increases in Mpox during spring and summer, potentially linked to factors like travel and increased social interaction.
- Mpox spreads primarily through prolonged close contact, including direct contact with infectious skin lesions, and symptoms can last from several days to two weeks or longer.
- Most cases this year involve adult men, with no reported infections in children; vaccination is recommended for those exposed or at higher risk.
