Finland confirms second case of monkeypox

A sample of human skin with monkeypox virus under a microscope. File photoHELSINKI, Jun 2Second case of monkeypox confirmed in Finland, the HUS Capital Region Health District said Thursday. The organization said in a statement. The first case of infection with this disease in Finland was also confirmed on May 26 in the medical district of the capital region. Monkeypox is a rare viral infection that is also transmitted between people. It is usually a mild condition and most people recover within a few weeks, but complications can occur for some. The initial symptoms of monkeypox include fever, headache, muscle aches, back pain, swollen lymph nodes, chills, and exhaustion. A rash may develop, often starting on the face and then spreading to other parts of the body. The rash changes and goes through various stages before finally forming a scab, which later falls off. and DistributionInfographicView