Approaching monkeypox: a guide for clinicians

The 2022 outbreak of monkeypox virus infection has expanded far beyond regions in which the disease was previously endemic. Monkeypox has a wide range of manifestations, some of which are unique to this outbreak. Novel clinical presentations, testing limitations, and a lack of available treatments h...

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Published in:Topics in antiviral medicine 2022-10, Vol.30 (4), p.575-581
Main Authors: Torres, Heidi M, Ellsworth, Grant, Zucker, Jason, Glesby, Marshall J
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Disease Outbreaks - prevention & control
HIV Infections - epidemiology
Humans
Invited Review
Monkeypox virus
Mpox (monkeypox) - diagnosis
Mpox (monkeypox) - drug therapy
Mpox (monkeypox) - epidemiology
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Summary:The 2022 outbreak of monkeypox virus infection has expanded far beyond regions in which the disease was previously endemic. Monkeypox has a wide range of manifestations, some of which are unique to this outbreak. Novel clinical presentations, testing limitations, and a lack of available treatments have contributed to delays in recognition, diagnosis, and treatment of monkeypox. As health care workers and governments fight this rare viral infection, which may become a routine diagnosis, early recognition of potential signs and symptoms along with appropriate testing is essential to prevent continuing spread and potential endemicity.
ISSN:2161-5861
2161-5853