Monkeypox cases in Scotland have risen by two in the latest report from Public Health Scotland (PHS). There have now been 46 laboratory-confirmed cases of the virus in Scotland since 23 May 2022.According to PHS, the cases in Scotland are mostly in men who are gay, bisexual or have sex with men.
A link has also be found in those who have recently travelled to London or Europe.This comes as a pre-exposure programme sets off with some high-risk groups being offered a vaccine for the condition.
A small number of healthcare workers who work in high-risk settings will also be offered the Imvanex vaccine. Symptoms of the condition, according to Scotland's NHS Inform, include: The condition is spread through touch, and according to NHS Inform, does not spread very easily between people.
While it is not a sexually transmitted virus, it can be spread through sexual contact.Dr Nick Phin, Director of Public Health Science and Medical Director at Public Health Scotland, said: “We continue to ask the public to be aware of the signs and symptoms of monkeypox, particularly as there are currently a number of large social events happening across the country.“Anyone can get monkeypox and it is passed by close skin-to skin contact with someone who has the infection.
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