Prognosis
Monkeypox Can Linger on Common Household Items, CDC Says
- More studies are needed to determine degree of transmission
- 70% of common household objects tested positive for virus
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The monkeypox virus can linger on many common household objects, though it’s not yet clear if that can spread the infection, according to a new government study.
Two monkeypox patients sharing a home said they disinfected surfaces, washed their hands several times a day and showered regularly. Researchers still found the virus on 70% of high-contact areas 20 days after their symptoms began, including on couches, blankets, a coffee machine, computer mouse and light switch, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.