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Global health authorities are on alert, as two viruses spread in the community. Australians have been urged to be aware of symptoms of mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, following a recent increase in infection. The World Health Organisation on Wednesday declared mpox a global public health emergency, as a new strain in Africa continues to spread.
“Mpox spreads through close skin-to-skin contact, including sexual contact, and often starts with small pimple-like skin lesions particularly in areas that are hard to see such as the genitals, anus or buttock. “People who have any symptoms of mpox, even if they have had the mpox vaccine and even if mild, should immediately contact their GP or sexual health service for an appointment.
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