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  • Occupational Medicine
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health

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  • 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.