Monkeypox: Two more confirmed instances of viral an infection

14 May 2022

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The individuals stay together however aren't linked to the case introduced on 7 May, in line with the UK Well being Safety Company

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

The individuals live collectively in the identical family however are usually not linked to the earlier case introduced on 7 May.

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

Monkeypox is a uncommon viral infection from which most individuals recover in just a few weeks, in keeping with 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 Well being Security Agency (UKHSA) introduced on 7 Could that a person who had recently travelled to Nigeria had contracted the infection.

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

They had been being treated on the Man's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust in London, the agency mentioned.

Dr Colin Brown, director of medical and emerging an infection on the UKHSA, mentioned the two new monkeypox instances weren't linked to the case introduced on 7 Could.

"Whereas investigations stay ongoing to find out the supply of an infection, you will need to emphasise it doesn't unfold simply between folks and requires shut private contact with an contaminated symptomatic individual," he mentioned.

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

Dr Brown said the company was contacting "any potential pals, household or contacts in the community" in addition to "healthcare contacts" of the two new circumstances.

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

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

Public Health England said monkeypox does not spread easily and most patients recover within a few weeks, however it may well cause severe illness in some people.