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Monkeypox: What is it and how can we prevent the spread?
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CLINICAL UPDATE
Monkeypox: What is it and how can we prevent the spread?
Wednesday 8 June 2022, 12:20 AM
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Monkeypox rash in an infected man in the Democratic Republic of the Congo [Image: CDC]
Two cases of monkeypox have been detected in Australia, following reported cases in several European countries. Both are in men just returned from Europe. Health authorities have said the cases are not a cause for panic, but to remain vigilant for symptoms if you have just returned from overseas
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References
Nguyen P, Ajisegiri W, Costantino V, et al. Reemergence of human monkeypox and declining population immunity in the context of urbanization, Nigeria, 2017–2020. Emerg Infect Dis 2021;27(4):1007–14.