Monkeypox: Two extra confirmed circumstances of viral an infection

14 Might 2022

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The individuals dwell collectively but are usually not linked to the case introduced on 7 Could, based on the UK Well being Security Company

Two more folks have been diagnosed with monkeypox in England, the UK Well being Security Agency stated.

The people reside collectively in the identical household however will not be linked to the earlier case announced on 7 May.

Of the 2 new cases, one was receiving care at St Mary's Hospital in London and the opposite was isolating, the agency stated.

Monkeypox is a uncommon viral infection from which most people get well in a few weeks, in accordance with the NHS.

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Signs of monkeypox embody a rash, fever, headache, muscle aches, backache, swollen lymph nodes, chills and exhaustion

The UK Well being Safety Company (UKHSA) announced on 7 Could that a person who had recently travelled to Nigeria had contracted the infection.

It was believed they contracted the sickness in Nigeria before travelling to the UK.

They had been being treated at the Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Belief in London, the company stated.

Dr Colin Brown, director of clinical and emerging infection on the UKHSA, mentioned the 2 new monkeypox circumstances were not linked to the case announced on 7 Might.

"Whereas investigations remain ongoing to determine the supply of an infection, it is very important emphasise it does not spread easily between folks and requires shut personal contact with an contaminated symptomatic individual," he stated.

"The general threat to the general public stays very low."

Dr Brown said the agency was contacting "any potential pals, family or contacts in the community" in addition to "healthcare contacts" of the two new cases.

Preliminary symptoms of monkeypox embody fever, headache, aching muscle groups, backache, swollen lymph nodes, chills and exhaustion.

A rash may develop, which normally starts on the face earlier than spreading to different parts of the physique. It eventually types a scab which falls off.

Public Health England mentioned monkeypox doesn't unfold easily and most patients get better within a few weeks, however it can cause extreme illness in some folks.