NewsDesk @bactiman63
In a follow-up on the monkeypox situation in England, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has detected 2 additional cases of monkeypox, one in London and one in the South East of England.
The latest cases bring the total number of monkeypox cases confirmed in England since May 6 to 9, with recent cases predominantly in gay, bisexual or men who have sex with men (MSM).
The 2 latest cases have no travel links to a country where monkeypox is endemic, so it is possible they acquired the infection through community transmission.
Portugal confirms 5 monkeypox cases in the Lisbon and Tagus Valley region
The virus spreads through close contact and UKHSA is advising individuals, particularly those who are gay, bisexual or MSM, to be alert to any unusual rashes or lesions on any part of their body, especially their genitalia, and to contact a sexual health service if they have concerns.
Monkeypox has not previously been described as a sexually transmitted infection, though it can be passed on by direct contact during sex. It can also be passed on through other close contact with a person who has monkeypox or contact with clothing or linens used by a person who has monkeypox.
The 2 new cases do not have known connections with previous confirmed cases announced on 16, 14 and 7 May.
- Mozambique reports 1st wild poliovirus case since 1992
- Portugal confirms 5 monkeypox cases in the Lisbon and Tagus Valley region
- H5N6 avian influenza case reported in Guangxi, China
- Malaysia hand, foot and mouth disease outbreak continues to grow in 2022, Nearly 32K cases reported to date
- Bacteriophage therapy successful in treating cystic fibrosis patient’s Mycobacteria lung infection
- Leishmaniasis cases skyrocket in Panama
- Oman reports rare Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus case, 25th since 2013
One thought on “Monkeypox cases in England rise to 9”