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BBC News
07-04-2025
- Health
- BBC News
North East mpox case confirmed with no travel links
A case of Clade Ib mpox virus has been confirmed in the North East of England, but no links have been found to other known infected UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said a person was diagnosed with the virus in March and it was working to determine how they were added the case had "no reported travel history" and no reported link with previously confirmed cases in the Gillian Armstrong, the UKSHA's mpox incident director, said the risk to the population remained low but warned the infection could be severe on some patients. The disease stopped being classified as a high consequence infectious disease (HCID) last month, after a review of criteria including mortality rate and available symptoms include a skin rash or pus-filled lesions. It can also cause fever, headaches, muscle aches, back pain, low energy and swollen lymph Armstrong said the majority of previously infected people had reported close physical contact with someone, such as massages or sex, before developing symptoms."Regardless of whether you have travelled or not, it is important to remain alert to the risks," she who thinks they may have mpox should contact the NHS on 111. Follow BBC North East on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
Yahoo
08-02-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
NHS shares five steps to protect yourself from mpox with new case detected in UK
The NHS has shared five important ways to protect yourself from mpox, as another case of the infectious disease has been detected in the UK. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) reported a case of the clade Ib strain of mpox on January 31. This is the eighth case of clade Ib found in England since October last year. This strain is believed to be more contagious than the clade II strain that sparked an outbreak in the UK in 2022. Mpox can be transmitted from person to person through close physical contact with mpox blisters or scabs. Symptoms typically appear between five and 21 days after infection. READ MORE: Woman hospitalised with severe infection after wearing underwear to bed READ MORE: Alzheimer's risk 'slashed' by doing one type of exercise, study suggests Initial signs of mpox include high fever, painful headaches, muscular pains and backache, swollen glands, shivering fits, utter exhaustion and joint pain. A rash could break out anywhere on the body one to five days after these symptoms begin. The World Health Organisation (WHO) warns that the very young, pregnant women, and those with weakened immune systems, particularly individuals with poorly managed HIV, are more susceptible to severe complications from mpox which could be fatal. Most people, however, recover within four weeks. The UKHSA has confirmed another case of mpox in England, relating to an individual who recently returned from Uganda where there is an ongoing outbreak. Clade Ib mpox outbreaks have been causing concern across several African countries since 2024, and now the infection has reached international borders, cropping up in nations such as Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Sweden, and the United States. The NHS has noted that while the illness is 'rare' there are things you can do to reduce your chance of getting it and passing it on. These include: Washing your hands with soap and water regularly or use an alcohol-based hand sanitiser Looking out for any possible symptoms of mpox for three weeks after returning from central or east Africa Talking to sexual partners about their sexual health and any symptoms they may have Being aware of the symptoms of mpox if you're sexually active, especially if you have new sexual partners Taking a break from sex and intimate contact if you have symptoms of mpox until you're seen by a doctor and are told you cannot pass it on. It also advises against sharing bedding or towels with people who may have mpox and having close contact with people who may have mpox. In a bid to combat the current outbreak, 12 new mpox vaccination sites have been unveiled across England, supplementing the existing 19. The NHS has declared that from this week onwards, every region will be able to provide the vaccine to those at an increased risk of catching the infection – a service previously only accessible to eligible individuals in London, Manchester and Brighton. Three specific groups are being encouraged to avail themselves of these vaccines. These include men who have sex with men and either: have multiple partners, participate in group sex, or frequent sex-on-premises venues. If you exhibit any symptoms of mpox and have recently visited central or east Africa or been in close contact with someone displaying symptoms of mpox, the NHS advises you to dial 111.
