Monkeypox: Two more confirmed cases of viral infection

14 May 2022

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The individuals dwell collectively but are not linked to the case announced on 7 Might, in response to the UK Health Security Agency

Two more folks have been recognized with monkeypox in England, the UK Well being Safety Company stated.

The individuals reside collectively in the identical household but are usually not linked to the previous case announced on 7 May.

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

Monkeypox is a uncommon viral infection from which most people recover in just a few weeks, in response to the NHS.

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

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) announced on 7 Might that a person who had not too long ago travelled to Nigeria had contracted the infection.

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

They were being handled on the Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Belief in London, the agency stated.

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

"Whereas investigations remain ongoing to determine the supply of infection, it is important to emphasise it doesn't spread simply between people and requires shut private contact with an infected symptomatic particular person," he stated.

"The overall danger to most of the people stays very low."

Dr Brown stated the agency was contacting "any potential associates, family or contacts locally" in addition to "healthcare contacts" of the 2 new instances.

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

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

Public Well being England mentioned monkeypox doesn't spread easily and most patients get better inside just a few weeks, however it could actually cause severe sickness in some folks.