Monkeypox -- United Kingdom
Public Health England (PHE) confirms an individual has been diagnosed with monkeypox [MPX] in England.
Monkeypox is a rare viral infection that does not spread easily between people, and the risk to the general public in England is very low. It is usually a self-limiting illness, and most people recover within a few weeks. However, severe illness can occur in some individuals.
The patient is believed to have contracted the infection while visiting Nigeria.
The patient was staying in
Read more about it at HealthMap Global Disease Alerts via http://healthmap.org/ln.php?6827532&promed&0
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