Monkeypox: Two more confirmed cases of viral infection

14 Might 2022

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The individuals reside together however are not linked to the case announced on 7 Might, in accordance with the UK Well being Safety Company

Two more folks have been identified with monkeypox in England, the UK Health Security Company mentioned.

The people stay collectively in the identical family however aren't linked to the earlier case announced on 7 Could.

Of the 2 new instances, one was receiving care at St Mary's Hospital in London and the other was isolating, the company mentioned.

Monkeypox is a uncommon viral infection from which most people get better in a number of weeks, in line 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 Health Security Agency (UKHSA) introduced on 7 Could that a person who had not too long ago travelled to Nigeria had contracted the an infection.

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

They have been being treated at the Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Basis Trust in London, the company mentioned.

Dr Colin Brown, director of scientific and emerging infection at the UKHSA, stated the 2 new monkeypox instances were not linked to the case introduced on 7 May.

"Whereas investigations stay ongoing to find out the source of infection, it is very important emphasise it does not spread simply between folks and requires close personal contact with an infected symptomatic individual," he mentioned.

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

Dr Brown said the company was contacting "any potential mates, family or contacts in the community" as well as "healthcare contacts" of the 2 new instances.

Initial symptoms of monkeypox include fever, headache, aching muscle tissue, backache, swollen lymph nodes, chills and exhaustion.

A rash can also develop, which often starts on the face earlier than spreading to other parts of the body. It will definitely types a scab which falls off.

Public Well being England mentioned monkeypox doesn't spread easily and most patients recuperate inside a few weeks, however it may cause extreme sickness in some people.