Several monkeybox cases have been found in the UK - but how dangerous is the virus?
Symptoms of monkeypox include a rash which starts on the face and spreads to the body
Two of the infected patients in the UK travelled from Nigeria, so it is likely that they are suffering from the West African strain, which is generally mild, but this is as yet unconfirmed.do not have any known links with each other, or any history of travel. It appears they caught it in the UK from spread in the community.says anyone with concerns that they could be infected should see a health professional, but make contact with the clinic or surgery ahead of a visit.
The rash, which can be extremely itchy, changes and goes through different stages before finally forming a scab, which later falls off. The lesions can cause scarring.Monkeypox: Heathcare worker is third UK case of diseaseMonkeypox can be spread when someone is in close contact with an infected person. The virus can enter the body through broken skin, the respiratory tract or through the eyes, nose or mouth.
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