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Rare case of monkeypox confirmed in England, UK Health Security Agency says
The patient, who is believed to have contracted the infection on a trip to Nigeria, is being treated at an specialist unit in London. Though monkeypox can be spread through close contact, there is a very low risk of transmission to the public.
Skynews Saturday 7 May 2022 17:08, UK
Image: Monkeypox is mainly spread by wild animals. Pic: WHO/Nigeria Centre for Disease Control
A rare case of monkeypox has been confirmed in England, health officials have said.
The viral infection usually causes mild illness and most people recover within a few weeks and is similar to human smallpox.
Initial symptoms include fever, headache, muscle aches, backache and exhaustion.
However, severe illness can occur in some individuals.
The patient found with monkeypox recently travelled to the UK from Nigeria, where they are believed to have contracted the infection.
The person is receiving care at the expert infectious disease unit at the Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust in London.
According to the NHS, monkeypox is mainly spread by wild animals in parts of west or central Africa and the risk of catching it in the UK is very low.
More at Rare case of monkeypox confirmed in England, UK Health Security Agency says
The patient, who is believed to have contracted the infection on a trip to Nigeria, is being treated at an specialist unit in London. Though monkeypox can be spread through close contact, there is a very low risk of transmission to the public.
Skynews Saturday 7 May 2022 17:08, UK
Image: Monkeypox is mainly spread by wild animals. Pic: WHO/Nigeria Centre for Disease Control
A rare case of monkeypox has been confirmed in England, health officials have said.
The viral infection usually causes mild illness and most people recover within a few weeks and is similar to human smallpox.
Initial symptoms include fever, headache, muscle aches, backache and exhaustion.
However, severe illness can occur in some individuals.
The patient found with monkeypox recently travelled to the UK from Nigeria, where they are believed to have contracted the infection.
The person is receiving care at the expert infectious disease unit at the Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust in London.
According to the NHS, monkeypox is mainly spread by wild animals in parts of west or central Africa and the risk of catching it in the UK is very low.
More at Rare case of monkeypox confirmed in England, UK Health Security Agency says
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