Locally, doctors hope that will mean more resources headed their way.
The Indiana Department of Health recorded the cases from June 18 to July 28. There were two reported pediatric cases.
"What we're talking about is an endemic problem in our community," Miller said.
There are at least three confirmed cases of monkeypox in Jefferson County. The Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness said it's in contact with all three people, all of whom are recovering.
The Louisville health department said the cases aren't confirmed.
Doctors have been seeing an increase in cancer patients struggling with fatigue, cognitive issues and insomnia after contracting the virus.
All appointments and tests are free for participants. Study visits will occur every three to six months for around a year.
If the trend continued into 2020, it could be a wake-up call for parents, as drug overdoses appear to be on the rise during the pandemic.
While Norton has established a long-term care clinic to treat coronavirus patients, U of L has created a research clinic to study the long-term health consequences of the virus.
Fatigue and shortness of breath were among the most common symptoms.