A 38-year-old man in Kerala, recently returned from the UAE, is suspected of having monkeypox and has been admitted to Manjeri Medical College. Samples have been sent for testing to confirm the virus and its strain.

Mpox infections are generally self-limiting, lasting between two and four weeks, and its patients usually recover with supportive medical care and management. It is transmitted through prolonged and close contact with an infected patient.

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The patient, who arrived in Kerala a few days ago, was initially admitted to a private hospital and later transferred to Manjeri Medical College after doctors suspected monkeypox.

Kerala has reported India's second confirmed case of Mpox (monkeypox) as of Wednesday. The patient, a 38-year-old man from Malappuram, tested positive for the virus after returning from the United Arab Emirates.

The Bengaluru airport has begun mandatory testing for all international passengers. This precautionary measure comes after the case was detected in Delhi earlier this week, prompting authorities to act swiftly to prevent the spread of the virus.

A 38-year-old man from Kerala, recently arrived from the UAE, has been hospitalized with suspected monkeypox symptoms and is awaiting test results at Kozhikode Medical College. A confirmed case in Delhi involves a 26-year-old man from Haryana.