The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health announced the cause of death, and a spokesman said it was confirmed by an autopsy. The patient was severely immunocompromised and had been hospitalized. No other information about the person was released. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is monitoring cases and has not confirmed any deaths in the US from the disease. Los Angeles County officials say they worked with the CDC on their case.

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A CDC spokesman confirmed the partnership but did not immediately respond when asked if this was the first death in the US. Story continues below ad Texas public health officials on August 30 reported the death of a person diagnosed with monkeypox. The man was severely immunocompromised and his case is under investigation to determine what role monkeypox may have played in his death. Trending Stories

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Monkeypox is transmitted through close skin-to-skin contact and prolonged exposure to respiratory droplets. It can cause rash, fever, body aches and chills. Relatively few people require hospitalization, and only a few deaths worldwide have been directly linked to the disease. 1:47 Global smallpox cases down 21% after one-month increase: WHO Global monkeypox cases down 21% after one-month increase: WHO – Aug 25, 2022 The CDC recommends the monkeypox vaccine for people who are in close contact with someone who has the disease. people who know a sexual partner was diagnosed in the last two weeks. and gay or bisexual men who have had multiple sexual partners in the past two weeks in an area with known transmission of the virus. The shots are also recommended for healthcare workers at high risk of exposure. Story continues below ad The United States has the most cases worldwide, with 21,985 confirmed, according to the CDC. California has recorded the most cases nationally, with more than 4,300. Blacks and Latinos are disproportionately infected. The recent drop in cases, combined with an increase in vaccinations, has encouraged the White House as officials promise to increase vaccination offerings at LGBTQ Pride festivals across the country in the coming weeks. © 2022 The Canadian Press