monkey pox

Myth busting monkeypox

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Anyone can catch monkeypox

With more cases of monkey pox being detected in the north west, public health officials have issued a reminder of the symptoms. What we know so far… Monkeypox is a viral infection, usually associated with travel to West Africa where it is endemic. It’s usually mild and  most people recover within a few weeks. This … Read more

Monkeypox Cases in England

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Viral infection image

Several cases of monkeypox have been identified in England over the last fortnight, although to date none have been identified in Liverpool. Monkeypox is rare in this country. It is a viral infection which mainly occurs in Central and West Africa and is occasionally reported in people who have travelled from these areas. The UK … Read more