Infection control for mpox patient by situation
(A) Healthcare settings
Classification | Recommendations |
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Patient placement | - A patient with suspected or confirmed mpox infection should be placed in a single-person room; special air handling is not required. |
PPE | - For all healthcare workers. |
Environment care | - Standard cleaning and disinfection procedures should be performed using appropriate disinfectant. |
(B) Community settings
Classification | Recommendations |
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Hand hygiene | - The use of an alcohol-based hand rub or hand washing with soap and water should be performed by people with mpox and household contacts after touching rash material, clothing, linens, or environmental surfaces that may have had contact with rash material. |
Source control | - Cover all skin rashes to the extent possible by wearing long sleeves or long pants. |
PPE | - When possible, the person with mpox should change their own bandages and handle contaminated linens while wearing disposable gloves, followed by immediate handwashing after removing gloves. |
Abbreviations: PPE, personal protective equipment; NIOSH, Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.