2 Additional Mpox Cases Confirmed...Total 42 Cases

The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) announced on the 28th that 2 additional confirmed cases of Mpox (monkeypox) have been identified. The total number of confirmed cases is 42.

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The new patients reside in Gyeonggi (1 person) and Incheon (1 person). All are Korean nationals, with one case self-reported to the KDCA call center (1339) after suspected symptoms appeared, and one case reported by a medical institution.

The main symptoms confirmed include rash and fever, and their overall condition is reported to be relatively good. There was no overseas travel history within 3 weeks before symptom onset, and risk exposure was confirmed domestically, so the cases are presumed to have occurred within the country. The health authorities are conducting detailed epidemiological investigations on the infection routes and contacts of the confirmed patients.

The KDCA urged, "Mpox is a disease that can be sufficiently managed with the current quarantine response capabilities, including vaccines, treatments, and diagnostic capacity. If you have suspected symptoms, please visit a nearby medical institution or public health center for examination and testing."

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