According to a spokesperson from the Ministry of Health, the patient, who had recently returned from Dubai on January 24, was identified through screening at Peshawar airport.
The suspected case tested positive, bringing the total number of mpox cases in Pakistan to 10 since the health emergency was declared.
The patient has been transferred to Services Hospital in Peshawar for treatment, with the Ministry of Health confirming that measures are being taken to protect the public from the virus. The patient’s travel history includes visits to Gulf countries, raising concerns about the spread of mpox.
Also read: Passenger tests positive for Monkeypox at Karachi airport
Earlier, a passenger arriving from Sharjah was found to show symptoms of Monkeypox during medical screening.
The passenger, identified as Javed Ahmed from Rajanpur, tested positive for symptoms of Monkeypox and was immediately placed in an isolation ward for precautionary measures.
Medical authorities are taking stringent precautions, as the case is considered alarming.
Monkeypox is a viral disease caused by the Mpox virus. While the natural reservoir remains unidentified, African rodents and non-human primates (such as monkeys) are believed to harbor the virus and transmit it to humans.
The disease usually starts with a rash that appears 1 to 3 days after fever onset, beginning on the face and spreading to other parts of the body. The rash evolves through stages: macules, papules, vesicles, pustules, and scabs.
Additional symptoms include headaches, muscle aches, fatigue, and swollen lymph nodes. The incubation period is typically 7 to 14 days but can range from 5 to 21 days. The illness generally lasts between 2 to 4 weeks.
