LAHORE:Two patients have been diagnosed of monkeypox in Mayo Hospital Lahore on Tuesday. The total number of infections in the city this year have risen to 54.
According to medical experts, two 22-year old women was confirmed to have contracted the virus and was admitted to Mayo Hospital for treatment. Health experts said the monkeypox cases reported in Lahore are local in nature.
They added that the affected patients have no history of foreign travel, raising concerns about local transmission of the virus in the city. Both women infected with monkeypox are currently undergoing treatment at Mayo Hospital in Lahore.
Medical teams are monitoring their condition as authorities continue to track the spread of the virus.Experts have advised citizens to take immediate precautions if they develop symptoms linked to monkeypox.
They urged people to quarantine themselves and seek medical advice immediately in case of high fever and rashes on the body. They also advised citizens to consult a doctor without delay if a rash appears on the body.
