More instances of monkeypox have been discovered in England, raising the total number of cases in the UK to 470.
As of June 12, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) reported a total of 104 confirmed cases in England.
In England, 452 instances have been confirmed, with 12 in Scotland, two in Northern Ireland, and four in Wales.
So far, the majority of cases have occurred in guys who are gay, bisexual, or have intercourse with men.
Anyone with a blistered rash should visit a sexual health clinic if they have had close contact, including sexual contact, with someone who has or may have had monkeypox in the previous three weeks, or if they have traveled to West or Central Africa in the previous three weeks, according to the UKHSA.
In England, monkeypox has been designated as a notifiable illness, which means that all doctors must report suspected cases to local health authorities.
If the virus is found in a sample, laboratories must notify UKHSA.
So far, the majority of cases have occurred in guys who are gay, bisexual, or have intercourse with men.
People who have several sexual partners have been advised to be especially cautious because the virus can be transmitted through the skin or by touching contaminated bedding or towels.
Anyone with a blistered rash should visit a sexual health clinic if they have had close contact, including sexual contact, with someone who has or may have had monkeypox in the previous three weeks, or if they have traveled to West or Central Africa in the previous three weeks, according to the UKHSA.
In England, monkeypox has been designated as a notifiable illness, which means that all doctors must report suspected cases to local health authorities.
If the virus is found in a sample, laboratories must notify UKHSA.
‘We are working, both in the UK and with global partners, to progress the investigations that we need to assist us better understand the virus, its transmission, and the optimum use of mitigations such as vaccines and therapies,’ said Dr Meera Chand, Director of Clinical and Emerging Infections, UKHSA.
‘We act quickly to incorporate new information into our public health response, and we continue to seek to decrease transmission.’
‘We appreciate everyone who has volunteered for testing, as well as the patients who continue to contribute to our understanding of the outbreak by engaging in research and investigations.’