Texas resident dies of monkeypox marking what may be the first US death from the virus
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AUSTIN, TEXAS: An adult from Harris County resident who was diagnosed with monkeypox has died, marking the first publicly reported death associated with the virus in the US. The person was “severely immuno-compromised,” at the time of their death and had monkeypox, Texas Health and Human Services officials said.
“Monkeypox is a serious disease, particularly for those with weakened immune systems,” John Hellerstedt, the commissioner of the state’s Health Services Department, said in a statement. “We continue to urge people to seek treatment if they have been exposed to monkeypox or have symptoms consistent with the disease.” According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the US has recorded more than 18,000 cases of monkeypox when this article was published. No one had died as of August 22. Fifteen deaths have been reported globally.
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