Karnataka reports first Mpox case this year as 40-year-old Dubai returnee tests positive

A 40-year-old man from Udupi District, Karnataka tested positive for monkeypox after arriving from Dubai. He is now stable in isolation. Health officials confirmed the mild nature of the disease but stressed the importance of contact tracing and isolation to prevent spread. Common symptoms include fever, rashes, and muscle aches; early detection is crucial.

Karnataka reports first Mpox case this year as 40-year-old Dubai returnee tests positive
A 40-year-old man from Udupi District, Karnataka tested positive for monkeypox after arriving from Dubai. He is now stable in isolation. Health officials confirmed the mild nature of the disease but stressed the importance of contact tracing and isolation to prevent spread. Common symptoms include fever, rashes, and muscle aches; early detection is crucial.