Risk of mpox being ‘confused with chickenpox’ after new killer strain detected in the UK – how to spot both
locals are referring to as Dinga Dinga, translating to "shaking like dancing", has already affected around 300 people, mostly women and girls, according to health officials.Dr Kiyita Christopher, the district health officer, told the media that no cases have been reported outside Bundibugyo, and samples have been sent to the health ministry for analysis.
"I felt weak and got paralysed, with my body shaking uncontrollably whenever I tried to walk," she said. "It was very disturbing. I was taken to Bundibugyo Hospital for treatment, and thank God, I am now fine."Officials warned that an outbreak of the virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and neighbouring countries like Uganda posed a situation of "international concern," marking the WHO's highest level of alert.in the UK have also tested positive for the bug, with the majority coming from a single household in London.
The mystery outbreak began in late October and has since sickened more than 400 people and killed 79.Most cases and deaths have been in children under 14.
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