monkeypox
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Monkeypox, a virus rarely seen outside of Africa, has made its way to the United States.
The case was reported in Broward County, Florida. The patient, who was infected during international travel, is currently isolated.
Monkeypox is rarely identified outside of Africa, but as of Friday, there were 80 confirmed cases worldwide, including at least two in the U.S., and another 50 suspected ones.
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