Monkeypox in Healthcare Settings
Published: 06/21/2022
Sources:
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Relevant To:
- All Healthcare Organizations
As StayAlert! has previously reported, The U.S Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is tracking multiple cases of monkeypox that have been reported in several countries that don’t normally report monkeypox, including the United States. The CDC is urging healthcare providers in the U.S. to be alert for patients who have rash illnesses consistent with monkeypox. Key characteristics for identifying monkeypox include:
- Lesions are well circumscribed, deep seated, and often develop u…