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Greece detects first case of monkeypox infection

Greece detects first case of monkeypox infection

Greece has detected its first case of the rare monkeypox virus infection in a traveler, according to initial tests, the country’s national health agency EODY said in a statement on Wednesday.

The patient, who had recently traveled to Portugal, is in hospital and is in a steady condition, EODY said. Samples have been sent for further confirmation tests.

Monkeypox is a rare viral infection similar to human smallpox. Symptoms include fever, headaches and skin rashes. [Reuters]

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