Published: 19/05/2022
Updated: Friday, 20 May 2022 11:53 AM AEST
Alex Chapman
Australia has reported a “probable” case of monkeypox in a returned traveller from Europe.
The man in his 40s developed a mild illness shortly after his return to Sydney, NSW Health said in a statement on Friday.
He presented to his GP with symptoms associated with monkeypox.
“Urgent testing was carried out which has today identified a probable case of monkeypox, with confirmatory testing underway,” NSW Health said.
“The man and a household contact are isolating at home, with care and support being provided by their GP and NSW Health.”
Updated: Friday, 20 May 2022 11:53 AM AEST
Alex Chapman
Australia has reported a “probable” case of monkeypox in a returned traveller from Europe.
The man in his 40s developed a mild illness shortly after his return to Sydney, NSW Health said in a statement on Friday.
He presented to his GP with symptoms associated with monkeypox.
“Urgent testing was carried out which has today identified a probable case of monkeypox, with confirmatory testing underway,” NSW Health said.
“The man and a household contact are isolating at home, with care and support being provided by their GP and NSW Health.”
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