Monkeypox: Two more confirmed circumstances of viral infection

14 Might 2022

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The individuals live collectively however usually are not linked to the case announced on 7 Could, in line with the UK Well being Safety Company

Two extra individuals have been diagnosed with monkeypox in England, the UK Health Security Agency said.

The individuals stay together in the same family however usually are not linked to the earlier case introduced on 7 May.

Of the two new circumstances, one was receiving care at St Mary's Hospital in London and the opposite was isolating, the agency said.

Monkeypox is a uncommon viral infection from which most people get better in a couple of 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 Agency (UKHSA) introduced on 7 Might that an individual who had not too long ago travelled to Nigeria had contracted the an infection.

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

They have been being treated at the Man's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Belief in London, the agency mentioned.

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

"While investigations stay ongoing to find out the source of infection, it is very important emphasise it does not spread easily between people and requires close personal contact with an contaminated symptomatic particular person," he mentioned.

"The overall threat to most people stays very low."

Dr Brown mentioned the company was contacting "any potential pals, household or contacts in the neighborhood" as well as "healthcare contacts" of the two new circumstances.

Initial signs of monkeypox embrace fever, headache, aching muscle tissues, backache, swollen lymph nodes, chills and exhaustion.

A rash also can 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 Well being England said monkeypox doesn't spread simply and most patients get well inside a couple of weeks, however it will probably trigger severe illness in some folks.