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Marta Szkiela1, Marta Wiszniewska1, Agnieszka Lipińska-Ojrzanowska1
1Nofer Institute of Occupational Medicine, Department of Occupational Diseases and Environmental Health, Sw. Teresy od Dzieciątka Jezus 8, 91-348 Lodz, Poland.
Summary
Occupational exposure to monkeypox (mpox) poses risks, particularly for healthcare workers, animal handlers, and sex workers. Proper personal protective equipment and surface decontamination are crucial for preventing mpox transmission in the workplace.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Medicine
- Infectious Diseases
- Public Health
Background:
- Biological risk factors are a growing concern in occupational medicine.
- Monkeypox (mpox) is a viral disease with recent global outbreaks, affecting humans and primates.
- Increased mpox cases reported globally since 2018 highlight potential occupational exposure risks.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review occupational exposure risks associated with monkeypox (mpox).
- To identify high-risk professions for mpox transmission.
- To emphasize prevention strategies in occupational settings.
Main Methods:
- Literature search conducted on PubMed and Google Scholar.
- Focused on studies concerning occupational exposure to mpox.
- Synthesized findings on transmission risks and prevention.
Main Results:
- Healthcare professionals, animal workers, and sex workers face the highest work-related risk of mpox transmission.
- Dentists may be early identifiers of mpox due to oral symptoms.
- Effective prevention includes surface decontamination and personal protective equipment (PPE).
Conclusions:
- Implementing stringent hygiene protocols and PPE is vital for mitigating occupational mpox risk.
- Targeted education on mpox symptoms and prevention for high-risk groups, especially dentists, is recommended.
- Continued vigilance and research are necessary to manage mpox in occupational settings.
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