Aug. 24, 2022 - CSUCI is closely following information and guidance from federal, state, and local public health authorities about the global spread of the MPX (monkeypox) virus. CSUCI is continuing to implement infection prevention and control programs and processes for COVID, and these have been adapted to address potential MPX outbreaks as well.
MPX was first discovered in 1958 and is a rare disease caused by infection with the MPX virus. The first human case of MPX was recorded in 1970. Since then, MPX has been reported in people in several other countries, prior to the 2022 outbreak.
As noted by the CDC, anyone can get monkeypox and it is a public health concern for all. The CDC and California Department of Public Health are carefully monitoring for monkeypox cases and CSUCI will continue to closely follow their information and guidance.
Talk to a doctor if:
- You believe you were exposed to MPX
OR - You develop symptoms, such as fever, headache, muscle aches, swollen lymph nodes, chills, exhaustion, or a rash that looks like pimples or blisters
Students can schedule appointments with Student Health Center providers to discuss symptoms and exposures. To speak with someone after-hours or on weekends, call or visit Ventura County Ambulatory Care Clinics.
Reporting Requirements
Centralized reporting helps control and prevent the spread of communicable diseases, and protects the health of CSUCI students, employees, and the community. The University works to do its part through our infectious disease reporting process, which includes submitting reports to local public health officials to help them identify, track, and mitigate suspected notifiable conditions throughout the state.
CSUCI has developed an MPX webpage where you can access information about monkeypox, FAQs, campus protocols, and how to report a case.
The California Department of Public Health maintains a list of infectious diseases that are considered notifiable conditions for reporting. You can access the current California DPH Reportable Diseases and Conditions which includes details on reporting requirements for Coronavirus (COVID-19). CSUCI is required to report student and employee cases of notifiable conditions to them in a timely manner.
For more information on monkeypox, including symptoms as well as resources on how to help prevent the spread and protect yourself, visit: www.vchca.org/ph. Other resources can be found through the California Department of Public Health and CDC websites.
For additional questions, or if think you may have been exposed to MPX, please contact CSUCI at healthycsuci@csuci.edu or call 805-437-3550.