The National Department of Health (DoH) has identified South Africas 25th laboratory-confirmed case of mpox and the second in the Western Cape, with the most recent patient being a 38-year-old man in Cape Town, Cape {town} Etc reports.
He sought medical attention at a private medical practice on 4 September after developing classic mpox lesions on his face, trunk, chest and genitals, as well as headaches, light sensitivity, sore throat and muscle soreness.
He was urged to isolate himself at home while awaiting test results. On Friday, the findings came back as good.
He is in stable condition, according to the department.
The patient has no recent overseas travel history or contact with a suspected or confirmed mpox case.
