After outbreaks in Europe, the first cases of monkeypox have now also become known in Australia and Canada. Australia today reported a first case of monkeypox in a male traveler who had recently returned from the UK.
Another possible case, a man who also recently traveled to Europe, is still under investigation. Both men became mildly ill and showed symptoms upon arrival in Australia.
In Canada, two cases have been reported in the province of Quebec, the first confirmed infections in the country. The authorities are also investigating 17 suspected cases.
Symptoms of monkeypox include fever, headache, and skin rashes, which usually start on the face and spread to the rest of the body. People can become infected through very close contact with infected people.
Cases of monkeypox have recently been reported in Great Britain, the USA and Portugal. Spain, Italy and France reported the first cases yesterday.
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