More than 20 suspected cases of infection with the Monkeypox virus – known as monkeypox – were identified in the Lisbon and Tagus Valley region. There are five cases confirmed by the National Institute of Health Dr Ricardo Jorge.

The cases, mostly young, are stable, and they all last male.

Among the suspected symptoms are having ulcers, rash, palpable lymph nodes, eventually accompanied by fever, chills, headache, aches and tiredness.

“In the face of suspicious suspects, the individual must abstain from direct physical contact”, warns the Diçã-Geral da Saúde.

What is monkey pox?
According to the Directorate-General for Health, the disease is transmissible through contact with animals or close contact with infected people or contaminated materials. According to the DGS, the disease is rare and does not spread easily among humans.

AD appeal is suspected health professional and alerts to suspected cases of the disease.

The United Kingdom has already reported similar cases of ulcers, with infection by the
Monkeypox virus.