Indiana confirms first monkeypox related death

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (WANE) The Indiana Department of Health on Wednesday reported the first death of a resident where monkeypox was a contributing factor. Due to patient privacy laws, no other details about the patient were provided.
According to the health department, monkeypox is a rare disease caused by infection with the monkeypox virus, which is part of the same family of viruses as smallpox. Monkeypox symptoms usually start within 21 days of exposure to the virus. The most reported symptom