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Monkeypox Help / Ayuda Con la Viruela Símica

If you have specific questions or concerns related to Mpox (Monkeypox), call the North Carolina Department of Health & Human Services (NC DHHS) Customer Service Center
1-800-662-7030
 

In the event of an emergency, please call 9-1-1.


Si tiene preguntas o inquietudes específicas relacionadas con la viruela símica, llame al Centro de Atención al Cliente del Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos de Carolina del Norte (NC DHHS).
1-800-662-7030
 

En caso de emergencia,
llame al 9-1-1.

Using The Word "Monkeypox"

Following a series of meetings with global experts, the World Health Organization will begin using the term “mpox” instead of monkeypox. Both names will be used  for one year while “monkeypox” is phased out.

North Carolina Resources / Recursos Para Carolina del Norte

Mpox (Monkeypox): Flat brown papules and plaques, rimmed with scale, on the palms and fingers.

Source: CDC, via VisualDX, 2022

Mpox (Monkeypox)

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Mpox (Monkeypox) sore

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