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Monkeypox cases confirmed in England – latest updates
Latest updates on cases of monkeypox identified by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).
From:UK Health Security Agency
Published 14 May 2022
Last updated 20 May 2022 — See all updates
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Eleven more cases of monkeypox identified by UKHSA
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has detected 11 additional cases of monkeypox in England.
The latest cases bring the total number of monkeypox cases confirmed in England since 6 May to 20.
The infection can be passed on through close contact or contact with clothing or linens used by a person who has monkeypox.
However, the virus does not usually spread easily between people and the risk to the UK population remains low.
Anyone with unusual rashes or lesions on any part of their body, especially their genitalia, should contact NHS 111 or call a sexual health service if they have concerns.
We continue to engage with partners across the sector at pace to deliver training webinars about monkeypox to clinicians to increase knowledge and awareness of this infection which is unusual in clinical settings in the UK. The first of these was hosted earlier this week by British Association for Sexual Health and HIV (BASHH) and was attended by over 900 people.
A notable proportion of early cases detected have been in gay and bisexual men and so UKHSA is urging this community in particular to be alert.
People should notify clinics ahead of their visit and can be assured their call or discussion will be treated sensitively and confidentially.
Monkeypox is usually a mild self-limiting illness, spread by very close contact with someone with monkeypox and most people recover within a few weeks.
Dr Susan Hopkins, Chief Medical Adviser, UKHSA, said:We anticipated that further cases would be detected through our active case finding with NHS services and heightened vigilance among healthcare professionals.
We expect this increase to continue in the coming days and for more cases to be identified in the wider community. Alongside this we are receiving reports of further cases being identified in other countries globally.
We continue to rapidly investigate the source of these infections and raise awareness among healthcare professionals. We are contacting any identified close contacts of the cases to provide health information and advice.
Because the virus spreads through close contact, we are urging everyone to be aware of any unusual rashes or lesions and to contact NHS 111 or a sexual health service if they have any concerns.
Please contact clinics ahead of your visit and avoid close contact with others until you have been seen by a clinician.
A notable proportion of recent cases in the UK and Europe have been found in gay and bisexual men so we are particularly encouraging them to be alert to the symptoms and seek help if concerned.
Clinicians should be alert to any individual presenting with unusual rashes without a clear alternative diagnosis and should contact specialist services for advice.
Symptoms
Initial symptoms of monkeypox include fever, headache, muscle aches, backache, swollen lymph nodes, chills and exhaustion.
A rash can develop, often beginning on the face, then spreading to other parts of the body including the genitals.
The rash changes and goes through different stages – it can look like chickenpox or syphilis, before finally forming a scab which later falls off.
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May 12 19:50 2022
NCDC: 15 monkeypox cases confirmed in 2022
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On the case of monkeypox recently detected in the United Kingdom in an individual said to have travelled from Nigeria, the NCDC said it was officially notified by UK authorities of the case of monkeypox on May 7.
The agency said the individual is a UK resident who arrived in Nigeria on April 20, 2022, and travelled to Lagos and Delta states during the time spent in Nigeria.
The agency said the individual departed Lagos on May 3, 2022, and arrived in the UK the next day.
“While in Nigeria, the case did not report being in contact with anyone with symptoms of monkeypox or other illness with rash,” the statement reads.
“The diagnosis of monkeypox (West African clade) was confirmed by PCR in the UK on 6th May, 2022. The patient is currently stable and receiving care in the UK.”
The NCDC added that it is investigating the incident in collaboration with the ministries of health in Lagos and Delta states._____________________________________________
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Reports (citing Sunday Telegraph) of a young child being treated in intensive care unit for Monkeypox Viral Disease in London:
https://metro.co.uk/2022/05/22/young...=related-posts
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UK Confirms Community Transmission Of Monkeypox Virus
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Updated: May 22, 2022 5:48 pm IST
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Asked if community transmission was now the norm in Britain, UKHSA chief medical adviser Susan Hopkins said "absolutely".
"We are finding cases that have no identified contact with an individual from West Africa, which is what we've seen previously in this country," she told BBC television.
"We are detecting more cases on a daily basis."
Hopkins declined to confirm reports that one individual was in intensive care, but said the outbreak was concentrated in urban areas, among gay or bisexual men.
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Monkeypox contacts advised to isolate for 21 days
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Anyone at high risk of having caught monkeypox should isolate for 21 days, the latest official guidance says.
The advice, from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), applies to anyone who has had direct or household contact with a confirmed case.
Contacts are advised to provide their details for contact tracing, forgo travel, and avoid contact with immunosuppressed people, pregnant women, and children under 12.
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Child in intensive care with monkeypox as cases rise again
"Monkeypox could fill the ecological niche left by smallpox" experts have warned
By Tristan Cork Senior Reporter- 15:12, 22 MAY 2022
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Dr Claire Dewsnap, the president of the British Association for Sexual Health and HIV, said she expects a ‘significant’ rise in infections in the next two to three weeks. UKHSA confirmed that a disproportionate number of the early cases have been in gay and bisexual men. “
“Our response is really critical here,” she told Sky News. “There is going to be more diagnoses over the next week. How many is hard to say. ‘What worries me the most is there are infections across Europe, so this has already spread. ‘It’s already circulating in the general population. Getting on top of all those people’s contacts is a massive job.”_____________________________________________
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Monkeypox cases confirmed in England – latest updates
Latest updates on cases of monkeypox identified by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).
From:UK Health Security Agency
Published 14 May 2022
Last updated 23 May 2022 — See all updates
Latest
Thirty-six more cases of monkeypox identified by UKHSA
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has detected 36 additional cases of monkeypox in England.
The latest cases bring the total number of monkeypox cases confirmed in England since 7 May to 56.
The virus does not usually spread easily between people, but it can be passed on through close person-to-person contact or contact with items used by a person who has monkeypox, such as clothes, bedding or utensils. Monkeypox is usually a self-limiting illness and most people recover within a few weeks.
While the current outbreak is significant and concerning, the risk to the UK population remains low.
Anyone with unusual rashes or lesions on any part of their body, especially their genitalia, should immediately contact NHS 111 or their local sexual health service.
A notable proportion of cases detected have been in gay and bisexual men, so UKHSA continues to urge this community to be alert to monkeypox symptoms.
People should notify clinics ahead of their visit and can be assured their call or discussion will be treated sensitively and confidentially.
Dr Susan Hopkins, Chief Medical Adviser, UKHSA, said:Alongside reports of further cases being identified in other countries globally, we continue to identify additional cases in the UK. Thank you to everyone who has come forward for testing already and supported our contact tracing efforts – you are helping us limit the spread of this infection in the UK.
Because the virus spreads through close contact, we are urging everyone to be aware of any unusual rashes or lesions and to contact a sexual health service if they have any symptoms.
A notable proportion of recent cases in the UK and Europe have been found in gay and bisexual men so we are particularly encouraging these men to be alert to the symptoms.
UKHSA health protection teams are contacting people considered to be high-risk contacts of confirmed cases and are advising those who have been risk assessed and remain well to isolate at home for up to 21 days. In addition, UKHSA has purchased supplies of a safe smallpox vaccine (called Imvanex) and this is being offered to identified close contacts of someone diagnosed with monkeypox to reduce the risk of symptomatic infection and severe illness.
We continue to engage with partners across the sector to ensure people are aware of the signs and symptoms and what action to take.
The vaccination of high-risk contacts of cases is underway. As of 10am on 23 May 2022, over 1,000 doses of Imvanex have been issued, or are in the process of being issued, to NHS Trusts. There remain over 3,500 doses of Imvanex in the UK.
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Monkeypox cases confirmed in England – latest updates
Latest updates on cases of monkeypox identified by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).
From: UK Health Security Agency
Published 14 May 2022
Last updated 24 May 2022 — See all updates
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Fourteen more cases of monkeypox identified by UKHSA
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has detected 14 additional cases of monkeypox in England.
The latest cases bring the total number of cases confirmed in England since 7 May to 70, as of 23 May.
Public Health Scotland confirmed on Monday it had identified one monkeypox case, taking the total cases identified in the UK to 71.
As of 23 May, no cases have so far been identified in Wales or Northern Ireland.
Despite further cases being detected, the risk to the UK population remains low.
Anyone with unusual rashes or lesions on any part of their body should immediately contact NHS 111 or their local sexual health service.
A notable proportion of the cases identified to date have been among people who are gay, bisexual and men who have sex with men, so we are asking these groups in particular to be aware of the symptoms.
Dr Susan Hopkins, Chief Medical Adviser, UKHSA, said:We are continuing to promptly identify further monkeypox cases in England through our extensive surveillance and contact tracing networks, our vigilant NHS services and thanks to people coming forward with symptoms.
If anyone suspects they might have rashes or lesions on any part of their body, particularly if they have recently had a new sexual partner, they should limit their contact with others and contact NHS 111 or their local sexual health service as soon as possible – though please phone ahead before attending in person.
UKHSA health protection teams are contacting people considered to be high-risk contacts of confirmed cases and are advising those who have been risk assessed and remain well to isolate at home for up to 21 days. In addition, UKHSA has purchased supplies of a safe smallpox vaccine (called Imvanex, supplied by Bavarian Nordic) and this is being offered to identified close contacts of someone diagnosed with monkeypox to reduce the risk of symptomatic infection and severe illness.
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Monkeypox cases confirmed in England – latest updates
Latest updates on cases of monkeypox identified by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).
From: UK Health Security Agency
Published14 May 2022
Last updated 25 May 2022 — See all updates
Latest
Seven additional monkeypox cases identified in England
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has detected 7 additional cases of monkeypox in England
The latest cases bring the total number confirmed in England since 7 May to 77, as of 24 May.
Public Health Scotland confirmed on Monday it had identified one monkeypox case, taking the total cases identified in the UK to 78.
As of 24 May, no cases have been identified in Wales or Northern Ireland. Despite further cases being detected, the risk to the UK population remains low.
Anyone with unusual rashes or lesions on any part of their body should immediately contact NHS 111 or their local sexual health service – please phone ahead before attending in person.
A notable proportion of the cases identified to date have been among people who are gay, bisexual and men who have sex with men (MSM), so we are asking these groups in particular to be aware of the symptoms, particularly if they have recently had a new sexual partner.
Dr Susan Hopkins, Chief Medical Adviser, UKHSA, said:We are continuing to promptly detect new monkeypox cases through our extensive surveillance network and NHS services.
If anyone suspects they might have rashes or lesions on any part of their body, particularly if they have recently had a new sexual partner, they should limit their contact with others and contact NHS 111 or their local sexual health service as soon as possible – though please phone ahead before attending in person.
UKHSA health protection teams are contacting people considered to be high-risk contacts of confirmed cases and are advising those who have been risk assessed and remain well to isolate at home for up to 21 days.
In addition, UKHSA has purchased supplies of a safe smallpox vaccine (Imvanex, supplied by Bavarian Nordic) and this is being offered to close contacts of those diagnosed with monkeypox to reduce the risk of symptomatic infection and severe illness.
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I haven't been able to find any confirmation about the case in a child reported above. No source, not even anonymous, is credited. Remember that the 'k' in monkeypox can be silent sometimes._____________________________________________
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