Monkeypox Virus Outbreak 2022: Key Epidemiologic, Clinical, Diagnostic, and Prevention Considerations.

Jeffrey Kwong1, Katherine C McNabb, Joachim G Voss

  • 1Jeffrey Kwong, is a Professor, Rutgers School of Nursing, Newark, New Jersey, USA. Katherine C. McNabb, MSN, RN, ACRN, is a doctoral candidate, Johns Hopkins School of Nursing, Baltimore, Maryland, USA. Joachim G. Voss, is a Professor, Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, Case Western Reserve, Cleveland, Ohio, USA. Alanna Bergman, is a doctoral candidate, Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing, Baltimore, Maryland, USA. Kara McGee, DMS, is an Associate Professor, Duke University School of Nursing, Durham, North Carolina, USA. Jason Farley is an Endowed Professor of Nursing Innovation and Leadership, Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.

Summary

Monkeypox, a viral zoonotic infection, saw a global surge in 2022, prompting a public health emergency declaration. Early recognition and management are crucial for controlling this disease, especially for individuals with HIV.

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