The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) has right this moment reported two circumstances of the monkeypox virus in residents who not too long ago returned from Europe.
The sickness is endemic to west and central Africa however has been spreading extra extensively via Europe, Australia and different elements of the world in current months.
ACT Well being stated each circumstances have reported delicate signs and are isolating at residence.
The neighborhood transmission danger stays low and ACT Well being is continuous to undertake contact tracing.
No high-risk contacts have been recognized.
ACT Chief Well being Officer Kerryn Coleman stated monkeypox infections are uncommon and never simply unfold between folks, often requiring direct skin-to-skin or extended face-to-face contact.
"Sickness related to the monkeypox virus is often delicate, though problems can happen," Dr Coleman stated.
The viral illness seems as a particular rash on the pores and skin, usually accompanied by fever, muscle aches swollen lymph nodes and chills.
The sickness, which generally lasts two to 4 weeks, will often seem within the head and neck space, however can unfold to eyes, palms and ft.
The rash modifications and goes via phases, like chickenpox, earlier than lastly turning into a scab.
Monkeypox first appeared in Australia earlier this yr in New South Wales and Victoria.
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