Monkeypox: Two more confirmed cases of viral infection

14 May 2022

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The individuals reside collectively however are not linked to the case announced on 7 Might, according to the UK Health Safety Agency

Two extra people have been recognized with monkeypox in England, the UK Well being Safety Agency stated.

The individuals dwell collectively in the identical family however are not linked to the previous case introduced on 7 Could.

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

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

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

The UK Well being Security Company (UKHSA) announced on 7 Could that an individual who had just lately travelled to Nigeria had contracted the an infection.

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

They had been being handled at the Man's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Belief in London, the agency stated.

Dr Colin Brown, director of clinical and rising an infection at the UKHSA, stated the two new monkeypox instances were not linked to the case introduced on 7 Could.

"While investigations stay ongoing to find out the source of an infection, it is very important emphasise it doesn't unfold easily between individuals and requires shut personal contact with an infected symptomatic individual," he mentioned.

"The overall risk to most of the people remains very low."

Dr Brown mentioned the company was contacting "any potential friends, household or contacts in the neighborhood" as well as "healthcare contacts" of the 2 new cases.

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

A rash may also develop, which usually starts on the face earlier than spreading to other elements of the body. It eventually varieties a scab which falls off.

Public Well being England mentioned monkeypox does not unfold simply and most patients get well inside a few weeks, but it could actually trigger severe illness in some folks.