Monkeypox could become a serious issue in the UK if it spreads to pets and other wildlife, an expert on global health threats has warned.
Dr Anthony Renshaw - who has overseen projects across the world as Regional Medical Director of the EMEA region at International SOS - says the virus is "behaving in a slightly unusual way" compared to outbreaks seen in countries where the disease originated like the Democratic Republic of the Congo [DRC].
Since May 13, an unprecedented number of cases have been recorded outside of origin countries - with the World Health Organisation now asking world leaders to observe the disease watch how it develops.
