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In a follow-up on the monkeypox cases reported in North Wales, Public Health Wales now reports a third case of the viral infection in another member of the same household, according to local media.

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Public Health Wales and Public Health England have confirmed they are monitoring three cases of imported Monkeypox identified in North Wales.

The first case was acquired overseas, and all three cases are members of the same household. All cases were admitted to a hospital in England, where two currently remain.

The index case has made a full recovery, does not present an infection risk and has been discharged, it is confirmed.

Richard Firth, Consultant in Health Protection at Public Health Wales, said: “Confirmed cases of Monkeypox are a rare event in the UK, and the risk to the general public is very low.

Monkeypox is a zoonotic disease indigenous to Central Africa. In humans, the disease is similar to smallpox, though milder.

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According to the CDC, the symptoms of monkeypox are as follows: About 12 days after people are infected with the virus, they will get a fever, headache, muscle aches, and backache; their lymph nodes will swell; and they will feel tired. One to 3 days (or longer) after the fever starts, they will get a rash. This rash develops into raised bumps filled with fluid and often starts on the face and spreads, but it can start on other parts of the body too. The bumps go through several stages before they get crusty, scab over, and fall off. The illness usually lasts for 2 to 4 weeks.

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Rodents, such as rope squirrels, door mice and pouched rats, are the suspected reservoir hosts, with monkeys and humans as secondary, spill-over hosts.

People at risk for monkeypox are those who get bitten by an infected animal or if you have contact with the animal’s rash, blood or body fluids. It can also be transmitted person to person through respiratory or direct contact and contact with contaminated bedding or clothing.

There is no specific treatment for monkeypox.