Monkeypox symptoms differ from previous outbreaks

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First study on cases from the ongoing outbreak of monkeypox in the UK looks at the clinical and demographic features of 54 patients with confirmed monkeypox infection. Researchers observed differences in the symptoms of these cases compared to previous monkeypox outbreaks. High proportion of cases had skin lesions in their anus or genital regions, suggesting transmission during close skin-to-skin contact, such as sexual activity. Authors call for additional resources to support sexual health and other specialist services in managing the current monkeypox outbreak.

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Reuters

Monkeypox symptoms differ from previous outbreaks

Patients with monkeypox in the UK have noticeably different symptoms from those seen in previous outbreaks, according to researchers in London, raising concerns cases are being missed.

3 months ago·United Kingdom

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NDTV

UK Monkeypox Symptoms Different To Prior Outbreaks: Study

British monkeypox patients are exhibiting symptoms that differ from previous outbreaks, the first study examining UK cases said on Friday, leading researchers to call for the definition of the disease to be updated.

3 months ago·New Delhi, India

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Hindustan Times

Monkeypox symptoms in UK patients differ from previous outbreaks: Lancet study

The researchers looked at 54 patients who attended sexual health clinics in London, UK and were diagnosed with monkeypox during a 12 day period in May this year.

3 months ago·New Delhi, India

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News24

Monkeypox symptoms differ from previous outbreaks - UK study

Patients with monkeypox in the UK have noticeably different symptoms from those seen in previous outbreaks, according to researchers in London, raising concerns cases are being missed.

3 months ago·South Africa

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Indian Express

Monkeypox symptoms in UK patients differ from previous outbreaks: Lancet study

The researchers observed important differences in the clinical features of this cohort compared to previous cases reported from earlier outbreaks in other countries

3 months ago·India

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RTÉ

UK monkeypox symptoms 'different to prior outbreaks'

British monkeypox patients are exhibiting symptoms that differ from previous outbreaks, the first study examining UK cases said, leading researchers to call for the definition of the disease to be updated.

3 months ago·Ireland

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