News24 | South Africa records first case of Mpox since August 2022
The Department of Health on Monday said a 35-year-old man, living in Gauteng, tested positive for the infectious disease on 9 May..
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Mpox is an infectious viral disease that can occur in humans and other animals. Symptoms include a rash that forms blisters and then crusts over, fever, and swollen lymph nodes. The illness is usually mild and most of those infected will recover within a few weeks without treatment. The time from exposure to onset of symptoms ranges from five to twenty-one days and symptoms typically last from two to four weeks. Cases may be severe, especially in children, pregnant women or people with suppressed immune systems.
The Department of Health on Monday said a 35-year-old man, living in Gauteng, tested positive for the infectious disease on 9 May..