CHP investigates confirmed Mpox case

The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH) announced today (October 28) that it is investigating a confirmed Mpox (also known as Monkeypox) case. There has been a significant increase in Mpox cases in Hong Kong during August and September this year. As the CHP has swiftly adopted a multipronged approach to curb the spread of Mpox, the number of new cases recorded in October decreased substantially. The CHP will continue to put in place various targeted prevention and control measures to safeguard public health. Case details ------------- The case involves a 41-year-old man who developed lymphadenopathy since October 21, and rash over his genital area and upper limbs since October 24. He sought medical attention at a social hygiene service clinic under the DH on October 26, and was subsequently arranged by the CHP to receive isolation treatment at Princess Margaret Hospital. Upon laboratory testing by the CHP's Public Health Laboratory Services Branch, his clinical specimen tested positive for the Monkeypox virus. The patient is currently in stable condition. According to the information provided by the patient, he had high-risk sexual exposure in Hong K

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