New monkeypox case detected in NSW in man who returned from Queensland
A man in his 50s has become the second case of monkeypox to be detected in NSW after he returned from a trip interstate.
A second case of monkeypox has been identified in NSW.
The Sydney man in his 50s had recently returned from Queensland when he was found to have the virus, NSW Health said.
His case is unrelated to the first case reported in NSW on May 20.
The man had developed a mild illness several days after arriving back in Sydney and went to his GP and then to hospital, showing symptoms compatible with monkeypox.
He is currently being cared for in hospital.
The man lives alone and investigations to date have identified no high-risk contacts in NSW who are required to isolate, health authorities said.
Several people who had other lower level contact with the case are being contacted to advise to monitor for symptoms.
NSW Health said it’s working with Queensland Health to identify potential transmission incidents.
The state’s chief health officer, Dr Kerry Chant, said the community need not be concerned by the risk posed by the rare viral infection, as it does not spread easily between people.
“NSW Health is providing further information to clinicians across the state today to assist with the identification and management of potential monkeypox cases,” Dr Chant said.
“We will continue to work with GPs, hospitals and sexual health services across the state to provide advice on diagnosis and referral.”
Monkeypox is endemic to part of Africa, however since mid May 2022, cases of monkeypox have been reported from several countries that are not endemic for monkeypox virus, the World Health Organisation has said.
Cases have occurred among men who have sex with men, as well as in other people.
People who develop fever and rash should call ahead before going to see their GP or sexual health service.
NSW Health has identified a new case of monkeypox in a NSW resident who recently returned from Queensland.
— NSW Health (@NSWHealth) June 2, 2022
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