Monkeypox: Two extra confirmed cases of viral an infection

14 May 2022

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The individuals dwell together but are not linked to the case introduced on 7 Could, based on the UK Health Security Company

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

The individuals stay together in the same household however are usually not linked to the previous case announced on 7 Could.

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

Monkeypox is a uncommon viral infection from which most individuals recover in just a few weeks, based on the NHS.

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

The UK Well being Security Agency (UKHSA) announced on 7 May that an individual who had just lately 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 on the Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Basis Trust in London, the agency said.

Dr Colin Brown, director of scientific and rising an infection at the UKHSA, mentioned the 2 new monkeypox circumstances weren't linked to the case introduced on 7 May.

"While investigations stay ongoing to determine the supply of an infection, it is important to emphasise it doesn't spread easily between people and requires shut private contact with an contaminated symptomatic particular person," he mentioned.

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

Dr Brown said the agency was contacting "any potential pals, family or contacts in the neighborhood" as well as "healthcare contacts" of the two new cases.

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

A rash can also develop, which usually starts on the face before spreading to different components of the body. It eventually types a scab which falls off.

Public Health England stated monkeypox does not spread easily and most sufferers get better within a couple of weeks, however it could trigger severe illness in some individuals.