One More Domestic Mpox Confirmed Patient...Total 31 Cases

The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency announced on the 25th that one additional confirmed case of Mpox (monkeypox) has been identified in the country. The total number of confirmed cases in Korea is now 31.

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The 31st patient is a Korean resident living in Gyeongnam who reported skin lesions to the Disease Control Agency call center (1339). The patient was confirmed positive after testing, having had risk exposure within three weeks prior to the onset of initial symptoms.

The patient is currently hospitalized in an isolation ward and is reported to be in generally good condition. The health authorities are conducting epidemiological investigations into the infection route and contacts.

Mpox initially presents with nonspecific symptoms such as fever, headache, muscle pain, and chills, or may manifest solely as anogenital rash without prodromal symptoms, or systemic symptoms may appear after the rash, making early diagnosis of Mpox challenging.

The Disease Control Agency urged, "If you have risk exposure and suspicious symptoms, please contact the call center, and be especially cautious about close contact with strangers (skin contact, sexual contact, etc.)."

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