LiverpooI’s City Council and its health partners are urging the public to remain alert to the risk of Mpox cases after an increase in cases in the Northwest. Mpox is a viral infection that can spread through close contact, including sexual contact, or through contact with contaminated materials such as bed sheets or towels. Like several other viral infections, it has different kinds that are referred to as ‘clades’ or ‘viral strains.’ Clade II Mpox has been present in the United Kingdom since 2022 and is still present today. Clade I Mpox, on the other hand, was previously only recorded in some regions of central Africa, but it is currently transmitting in various countries in central and east Africa, and a few instances have also been reported in countries outside of the African continent, including a small number found in the United Kingdom.
Although the risk of contagion remains low, people should know the signs and symptoms to avoid transmission. The manifestations of the disease include a skin rash with sores, blisters, or ulcers that can show up anywhere on the body, a fever, headaches, muscular and back pains, joint pains, swollen glands, chills, and exhaustion or fatigue. Typically, a rash appears one to five days after fever, headache, and other symptoms. In most cases, it begins on the face before spreading to other body parts. The number of sores might vary.
It is recommended that those at risk, particularly individuals who have recently visited countries affected by the virus, keep an eye out for symptoms such as sores, blisters, or ulcers. If symptoms develop, isolate at home and contact NHS 111 for direction. People who contract Mpox should ideally seek clinic advice if they have a blotchy rash or unusual bleeding and have had close sexual contact with someone who presently has or might have Mpox or have had one or more new sexual partners in the last three weeks.
Councillor Harry Doyle, Cabinet Member for Culture, Health, and Wellbeing, stated, “We have made excellent progress combating Mpox in the UK since the outbreak was first recognized in May 2022. In Liverpool, we have tried our utmost to prevent the spread of cases by providing people with symptoms information, vaccine support, and constant vigilance.” It is also recommended that you contact your local sexual health clinic for more information and to see if you are eligible for vaccination. For more data and advice, visit https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/category/mpox/ or https://www.gov.uk/guidance/monkeypox. Find a list of affected countries here
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