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A second person was struck by the deadly monkeypox virus just days after the health authorities revealed that the first case had reached the United Kingdom.
Public Health England stated that the patient was currently receiving treatment at Royal Liverpool University Hospital, a specialized center.
The authorities believe that the unidentified patient has caught the virus, which is fatal in 10% of cases, in Nigeria before flying to England.
The patient first went to Blackpool Victoria Hospital with symptoms before she became HIV positive.
Officials estimate that the unidentified patient has caught the infection, fatal in 10% of cases, in Nigeria before flying to England (stock)
The viral infection was recorded for the first time in the UK Friday at a Nigerian national residing at a naval base in Cornwall.
The patient was transferred to the infectious disease unit of the Royal Free Hospital in London on Saturday morning.
But Dr. Nick Phin, deputy director of PHE's national infection department, confirmed that the two cases are unrelated.
Nigeria experienced a "large prolonged epidemic" of monkeypox last September, he said, and since then sporadic cases have continued to be reported.
Dr. Phin added, "It is likely that monkeypox will continue to circulate in Nigeria and could therefore affect travelers returning from this part of the world.
"However, it is very unusual to see two cases in a relatively short period of time.
"We are working hard to reach people, including health workers, who could have come in contact with the person to provide information and health advice."
Dr. Mike Beadsworth, clinical director of the Tropical and Infectious Diseases Unit at Royal Liverpool University Hospital, a center specializing in respiratory infectious diseases, said, "We are treating a patient who has been tested positive for monkeypox.
"The patient is cared for by our infectious and tropical diseases unit, highly qualified and experienced in the treatment of various infectious diseases.
"All necessary precautions are taken by specialized personnel and there is currently no risk for staff, patients or visitors.
"We ask that people continue to use our services normally and that people only come to our emergency service if their condition is severe and / or an emergency."
Monkeypox is a rare viral infection that was discovered in monkeys in 1958. Although similar to smallpox, it is not as deadly.
The first case in a human was discovered in the Democratic Republic of Congo in 1970 and cases have been reported in countries of West and Central Africa.
The first symptoms include fever, headache and chills. As the disease develops, large marks may appear on the face and body.
Monkeypox resides in wild animals, but humans can capture it by direct contact with animals, such as handling monkeys or eating undercooked meat.
It can pass between humans through the medium of droplets in the air and by touching the skin of an infected individual or by touching objects contaminated by them.
Most people who contract the disease recover in a few weeks, but up to 10% of the cases are fatal.
This comes after a prominent virologist said yesterday MailOnline monkeypox infects 10 percent of people who come into contact with patients.
Professor Earl Brown, of Brown University, said the hospital staff treating the patient is particularly at risk of contracting the deadly virus.
His remarks were triggered by officials confirming the first case of the deadly virus in the UK.
Additional information on the status of the first patient has not yet been published.
However, PHE indicated that she was working with the NHS to ensure that those who may have been in contact with humans are not affected.
This included contact with those traveling on the same flight as the patient from Nigeria to the UK.
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