Two more people have been diagnosed with monkeypox, taking the total number of cases in England to nine this month. As the latest two cases have no travel links to any country where the rare viral infection is endemic, it is possible that they developed the infection via contact with an infected person.The UKHSA is now working closely with the NHS to investigate how and where the recent infections were transmitted, as well as how the cases may be linked to one another.
So, what is monkeypox and should the public be worried about news of rising cases in England? Let’s take a look… Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter.
What is monkeypox? Monkeypox is caused by the monkeypox virus and typically occurs in parts of West Africa.The viral infection doesn’t spread easily between people but can be spread through close contact with people who have the infection, entering through broken skin or the respiratory tract.
Monkeypox can also be spread by contact with infected animals like rodents and monkeys. What are the symptoms? Symptoms of monkeypox typically take between five and 21 days to appear and during initial stages, flu-like symptoms can occur.These include: Having a high temperature Experiencing headache Having muscle ache Swollen glands Shivering Fatigue However, around one and five days after experiencing these initial symptoms, a rash may appear on a person’s face before spreading to other parts of the body.The rash first starts as a series of raised spots which then turn into blisters.
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