Monkeypox: Two more confirmed cases of viral infection

14 May 2022

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The individuals stay together however are not linked to the case introduced on 7 Could, in line with the UK Health Safety Company

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

The individuals stay collectively in the same family however will not be linked to the previous case announced on 7 Could.

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

Monkeypox is a rare viral infection from which most people get well in a few weeks, in keeping 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 Safety Company (UKHSA) introduced on 7 Might that an individual who had recently travelled to Nigeria had contracted the an infection.

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

They had been being treated at the Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust in London, the agency said.

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

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

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

Dr Brown mentioned the company was contacting "any potential pals, family or contacts locally" as well as "healthcare contacts" of the 2 new circumstances.

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

A rash may also develop, which often starts on the face before spreading to other parts of the body. It eventually types a scab which falls off.

Public Well being England said monkeypox doesn't spread easily and most sufferers get well within just a few weeks, however it may possibly trigger extreme sickness in some folks.