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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.
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.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Dermatology
- Public Health
Background:
- Monkeypox is a zoonotic viral infection presenting with characteristic dermatologic lesions.
- The 2022 global outbreak was declared a public health emergency, with distinct epidemiological features.
- Limited treatment and prevention options present challenges for healthcare systems.
Conclusions:
- Effective clinical management and prevention strategies are essential for controlling monkeypox spread.
- Public health and nursing interventions must address the unique challenges of the current outbreak.
- Special considerations are needed for the management of monkeypox in individuals with HIV.
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