Monkeypox could leave sexual health clinics seriously overstretched if too many staff members are forced to isolate, a top doctor has warned.
The disease, which was first found in monkeys, can be transmitted between people through close physical contact – including sexual intercourse.Nine other countries outside of Central and West Africa also reporting outbreaks.
‘It is already stretching the workforce and will have a massive impact if staff have to isolate if they are in close contact with someone who’s infected,’ Dr Dewsnap said. Calling for ‘adequate funding’ for clinics, Dr Dewsnap told BBC Breakfast: ‘Over the last 10 years, there’s been a significant decrease in funding through the public health budget.
‘So the speed in which we see people is really critical and monkeypox coming along shows us that more than ever before.
‘What’s unusual about what we’re seeing now is that we’re seeing transmission occurring in the community in Europe and now in other countries.
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