Singapore Confirms Another Imported Case of Monkeypox

The Ministry of Health (MOH) has reported another imported case of monkeypox, bringing the total number of infections in Singapore to four.

The case in question is a 30-year-old Indian national who recently returned from Germany. He developed rashes in the groin area on June 30 and started to feel feverish a week later on July 7. The MOH said he was taken to the National Centre for Infectious Diseases (NCID) where he tested positive for monkeypox on July 8. They also said the man’s condition is stable and is not linked to the other three reported cases.

On July 7, the MOH confirmed an imported case of monkeypox infection. The third case, a 36-year-old Indian national, recently returned from a trip to the United States. He developed anal discomfort on June 28, among other symptoms, and sought medical care from the NCID where he tested positive.

Singapore reported its first monkeypox case last month after a 42-year-old flight attendant tested positive on June 21.

Monkeypox is a viral disease caused by the monkeypox virus. It is a self-limiting illness where infected individuals can recover in two to four weeks, although the MOH warns that “a small percentage can fall seriously ill or even die,” particularly young children, pregnant women, and immunocompromised individuals.