ACCRA, June 8 (Xinhua) -- Ghana confirmed five cases of monkeypox infections, the Ghana Health Service (GHS) announced Wednesday.

       The GHS disclosed this in a press statement, saying the cases were confirmed in the Eastern, Western and Greater Accra regions after testing 12 suspected cases since May 24.

       "No death has been recorded among the cases. One case has also been recorded in a Ghanaian who traveled to the United States," said the statement.

       It cautioned that there was no specific treatment for the infection at the moment, explaining that the West African country did not have any doses of the recently-approved vaccine for the virus.

       The symptoms of the infection include fever, swollen lymph nodes, headaches, muscle and back aches, general bodily weakness, and rashes with blisters on the face, hands, feet, body, eyes, mouth, or genitals.

       Most cases are mild to moderate, requiring symptomatic treatment for mild symptoms, such as antipyretics for fever and analgesics for pain.

       "Ghana has the capacity to test and confirm the infections. PCR testing capacity for the virus is available at the various medical research centers," said the statement.

       The GHS urged Ghanaians to maintain cough etiquette and avoid personal contact with people exhibiting some of the known symptoms.