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Journal Article > Commentary

Human monkeypox: diagnosis and management

Mansour R, Houston A, Majeed A, Boum Y, Nakouné E, Razai MS
Abstract
What you need to know:

-- Consider coinfections with monkeypox and other sexually transmitted infections among patients presenting with an acute rash or skin lesions and systemic symptoms.

-- While it is safe to manage monkeypox patients virtually, they may need advice to maintain infection control measures and interventions to manage complications.

-- A specialist infectious disease unit with access to novel antivirals such as tecovirimat and cidofovir should manage high risk patients.

-- Healthcare workers should be aware of the stigma surrounding monkeypox, which may result in reduced health-seeking behaviours; healthcare staff should screen patients sensitively, using inclusive language to avoid alienating patients.
Subject Area
monkeypox
DOI
10.1136/bmj-2022-073352
Published Date
06-Feb-2023
PubMed ID
36746493
Languages
English
Journal
British Medical Journal (BMJ)
Volume / Issue / Pages
Volume 380, Pages e073352
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