A second case of monkeypox has been identified in Wales, public health officials have confirmed. The last positive test comes a week after the first case of the virus was confirmed in the country. You can read more about it here.
Dr Graham Brown, a public health contagion consultant for public health in Wales, said: “The case is being handled properly. To protect patient privacy, no more patient-related details will be disclosed. We assure people that monkeypox is not usually easily spread among humans and the overall risk to the general public is low.
So far, 190 cases have been identified in the United Kingdom. Most patients with monkeypox experience only fever, body aches, chills and fatigue, but some may develop a rash and lesions on the face and hands that can spread to other parts of the body.
Vesicles from monkeypox in hand (Image: Getty)
The rash may look like chickenpox or syphilis and scabs may form that then fall off. Most people recover within a few weeks. Most of the cases observed so far in the United Kingdom have been in gays and bisexual men or men who have sex with men.
Cases of monkeypox in the United Kingdom, including Wales, have been reported on the UKHSA website. Anyone with concerns is urged to avoid close contact with others and call NHS 111 or your local sexual health office for advice. It is also recommended to call in advance before attending in person.
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