Health Authorities have confirmed the detection of an imported case of mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) earlier on Friday 30th August.
This case, which was sexually transmitted, involves an individual who is currently in stable condition and does not require hospitalisation. The patient has been placed in isolation, and contact tracing is actively being conducted to prevent further transmission.
The Ministry strongly advises the public to take the following precautions to minimise the risk of mpox transmission:
The initial symptoms
The HIV Malta website shared information about mpox, and listed the initial symptoms;
How does one contract mpox?
The same website went on to list how one contracts mpox;
Statistics show that currently, mpox is spreading mostly among the homosexual male community who engage in sexual activity, the website indicated.
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