The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other officials confirmed that a case of monkeypox was recently detected in Maryland, the second time the rare virus has been detected in the United States this year. The infected individual, who recently traveled to Nigeria, is suffering from mild symptoms and is recovering in isolation, said the Maryland Department of Health this week. “Public health authorities have identified and continue to follow up with those who may have been in contact with the diagnosed individual,“ said Maryland Deputy Secretary for Public Health Dr. Jinlene Chan. “Our response in close coordination with CDC officials demonstrates the importance of maintaining a strong public health infrastructure.” Monkeypox, which is in the same family of viruses as smallpox but causes milder symptoms, can be spread via contact with skin lesions or body fluids, or contaminated materials such as clothing. The virus can also be spread via large …