Monkeypox cases in the UK are under 'urgent investigation' — with seven new infections
It doesn't tend to spread easily among people unless they're in close contact. Those infected usually have traveled to regions such as West Africa where the illness is most common.Susan Hopkins, chief medical adviser at UKHSA,"This is rare and unusual," she said. cases self-identified as gay, bisexual, or men who have sex with men.
"As the virus spreads through close contact, we are advising these groups 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," the organisation said. "Exactly where and how they acquired their infections remains under urgent investigation, including whether they have further links to each other," it said.Jimmy Whitworth, a professor of international public health at London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine told the Science Media Center on Tuesday:"The most likely mode of spread in this cluster is through close contact: touching skin or bedding, or shared utensils.
Dr Michael Skinner, a reader in virology at Imperial College London, told the Science Media Center on Tuesday that most cases of monkeypox in the UK were likely to be the less deadly strain. "The general public have no need for concern, but clinicians and public health authorities need to be on alert to spot infected cases early to limit transmission," he said. Get the best of our site
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