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The number of confirmed cases in Georgia has more than tripled in a week.
FOX 5 quoted a representative from the Georgia Department of Public Health, stating that the state reported more than 40 cases of the virus.
Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show Peach, where 48 cases of monkeypox and orthopox virus were identified.
Health officials have not released information on new cases there, but previous infections have been confirmed in men in the Metro Atlanta area.
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The first case of monkeypox in Georgia was confirmed last month.
Nationally, the majority of cases have been reported in California, New York and Illinois.
There are about 930 cases nationwide, and although not without hiccups, efforts are underway to provide vaccines.
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Most often found in gay or bisexual men, experts warn that everyone is at potential risk.
People will usually be Infected with monkeypox virus Due to contact with infected animal or human skin lesions or body fluids, or with virus-contaminated substances.
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Monkeypox associated with smallpox has mild symptoms.
Symptoms of monkeypox include fever, chills, rash, and pain before the lesion develops.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.