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The World Health Organization recently declared monkeypox a public health emergency of international concern as the virus is now spreading throughout North America and Europe where it is not usually found. Lexington confirmed its first case of monkeypox on August 17th. While the risk for Kentuckians remains relatively low, everyone should be vigilant. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to protect yourself and limit the spread. Dr. Greg gets the lowdown from Ilhem Messaoudi, Ph.D., a UK College of Medicine immunology and virology expert who serves as chair of the Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Molecular Genetics.
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Fayette County has its first confirmed case of monkeypox, according to the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department.
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In this special edition of One on One Karyn Czar talks with Dr. Steven Stack, public health commissioner for the state of Kentucky, about things we all need to know concerning monkeypox.