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reNick Phin, Deputy Director of National Infection Service at PHE: "We know that in September 2017, Nigeria experienced a major outbreak of monkeypox and since then, sporadic cases have continued to be reported.
"It is likely that monkeypox continues 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 space of time.
"We are working hard to reach people, including health workers, who could have contacted the person to provide information and health advice."
The initial symptoms of monkeypox include fever, headache, muscle aches, back pain, swollen lymph nodes, chills and exhaustion.
A painful rash with open sores can develop, often starting on the face, then spreading to other parts of the body.
Nigeria is experiencing a particularly virulent outbreak with 89 people infected and six deaths since 2017.
Scientists still do not know if the disease is transmitted by monkeys or rodents.
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