The majority of people who catch monkeypox in the UK are likely to have a very mild form of the disease and should recover quickly at home. There are several cases in the UK with the first case in Wales confirmed on Thursday — but how can you tell if a rash is the virus or another condition?
The early symptoms of monkeypox can be hard to diagnose but look out for:
- fever
- headaches
- back pain
- any new rash that starts – often across the face then spreading to the hands, feet, and other parts of the body
