How do you catch monkeypox? Here's all we know about the UK's outbreak
In the UK 20 cases of monkeypox virus have been confirmed, though officials expect that number to rise.as it can be transmitted from person to person through close physical contact - including sexual intercourse.The disease, which was first found in monkeys, can be transmitted from person to person through close physical contact.That is why outbreaks reported in Europe, Canada, Australia and the United States have cased alarm among public health experts.Monkeypox can lead to scabs.
Separately, six other cases have been confirmed in gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men who have attended sexual health services. Two of these cases have known contacts in common.Monkeypox cases are spreading in the UK.Monkeypox is not normally a sexually-transmitted infection, but it can be passed on by direct contact during sex.
The outbreak of cases in the UK has led to some sexual health clinics reintroducing social distancing measures and even asking patients about any unusual bumps or rashes ahead of their appointment. She said it is "stretching the workforce" but in terms of the infection and its consequences for individuals, she is "not that concerned".
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