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UK Confirms Two More Mpox Cases

Two more cases of a highly contagious mpox strain are confirmed in the UK, bringing the total to three. The risk to the general population remains low, but contact tracing and preventative measures are underway.

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Health Security Agency (Ukhsa)Guy's And St Thomas' Nhs Foundation TrustWorld Health Organization (Who)Africa Centres For Disease Control And Prevention

Susan HopkinsWes Streeting

What are the symptoms of mpox?: Symptoms include a skin rash with blisters or ulcers, fever, headache, backache, and muscle aches. A rash typically appears one to five days after other symptoms develop.
How does the mpox virus spread?: Mpox spreads through direct contact with rashes, lesions, or scabs, as well as body fluids and contaminated materials. Close face-to-face contact can also contribute to transmission.
What is the WHO's response to the mpox outbreak?: Clade Ib mpox is circulating in several African countries and has also been reported in Europe and Asia. The WHO has declared a public health emergency of international concern due to its rapid spread.
What is the UKHSA's assessment of the risk to the UK population?: The UKHSA states that the risk to the general population remains low, and the two new patients are under specialist care in London. Contacts of all three cases are being monitored and offered testing, vaccination, and advice.
How many confirmed cases of the Clade Ib mpox strain are there in the UK?: Two more cases of the Clade Ib mpox strain have been detected in the UK, bringing the total to three. These new cases are household contacts of the initial case, who had recently returned from Africa.

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