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Two locally acquired cases of monkeypox, now known as mpox, have been reported in Victoria, the state’s health department said.

The two new mpox infections are the first recorded cases of the disease in Victoria since November last year.

The health department has not revealed in which part of Victoria the two new cases were reported.

Health authorities have warned of a growing number of cases overseas in the last three months, predominantly affecting men who have sex with men.

Symptoms of the illness included a genital rash, lesions or proctitis and anyone with a suspected case is urged to call the Department of Health on 1300 651 160.

A vaccination is available to eligible people.

ATAGI said vaccination within 4 days of first exposure to an infectious case would provide the highest likelihood of prevention of disease.

Dozens of cases of mpox emerged in Australia in July, 2022, leading Australia’s Chief Medical Officer to declare the outbreak a “communicable disease incident of national significance.”

Most people do not require treatment for monkeypox and fully recover from the virus in a few weeks, while some may require simple pain medicines and oral fluids, with a health care professional monitoring their symptoms.