Scotland has confirmed two further cases of monkeypox, Public Health Scotland has said.
Health officials reported that there have now been three cases of the virus north of the border, after it was said investigations were ongoing into a number of potential infections.
On Wednesday (May 25), PHS said they were looking into potential cases, with two officially confirmed less than 24 hours later on Thursday (May 26.)
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According to the confirmation, the two new cases are said to be in people with a "recent travel history".
Following their diagnosis, the patients are being treated according to national protocols, and are receiving "care and treatment appropriate to their condition".
To prevent further infection, close contacts of the affected people were identified and provided with health information, advice and, where appropriate, a vaccine.
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PHS medical director, Dr Nick Phin, said: “PHS is working with NHS Boards and wider partners in Scotland and the UK to investigate the source of these infections.
“We have well established and robust infection control procedures for dealing with such cases of infectious disease and these are being strictly followed.
“The overall risk to the general public is low.
“Anyone with an unusual blister-like rash or small number of blister-like sores on any part of their body, including their genital area, should avoid close contact with others and seek medical advice if they have any concerns.”
