A fresh monkeypox warning has been issued in Victoria as cases rise across the state.
As of Saturday, 40 monkeypox infections have been reported in Victoria. That's up from 22 cases on 4 August.
At-risk groups, including men who have sex with men, are being advised to take preventative measures as cases climb.
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