Monkeypox Perspective

• Orthopoxvirus Testing for Persons at Low Risk of Monkeypox This report presents 3 patients with atypical symptoms who received false-positives on orthopoxvirus RT-PCR tests, highlighting the need for caution in interpreting single laboratory test findings.
  Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report, November 30, 2022
• HIV and STIs Among Persons With Monkeypox How prevalent is HIV infection or recent sexually transmitted infections among persons with monkeypox?
  Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report, November 28, 2022
• Strategies Adopted by MSM to Prevent Monkeypox Transmission This survey of men who reported male sexual contact provides information about the actions that MSM are taking to reduce their risk for acquiring and transmitting Monkeypox virus.
  Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report, November 25, 2022
• Surface Contamination in a Household of Persons With Monkeypox This report found that Monkeypox virus was detectable on surfaces in the household environment of persons with the disease, suggesting that indirect transmission may be possible.
  Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report, November 16, 2022
• From COVID-19 to Monkeypox: Unlearned Lessons for MSM With HIV Have the lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic in regards to public health response been heeded in the current monkeypox outbreak?
  American Journal of Public Health, November 11, 2022
• Prevention and Treatment of Monkeypox in Persons With HIV Review CDC's clinical recommendations for monkeypox in persons with HIV infection, including pre-exposure and postexposure prophylaxis and antiviral treatment with tecovirimat.
  Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report, November 02, 2022
• California Should Invest in Harm Reduction to Combat Monkeypox One clear way to reduce monkeypox transmission is through harm reduction programs aimed at substance users, but funding is at risk.
  Medscape Public Health, October 31, 2022
• These Are the Data Docs Need to Tackle Monkeypox With burnout increasing among frontline providers, how can we enable effective patient care as we continue to battle new infectious diseases?
  Medscape Infectious Diseases, October 31, 2022
• Epidemiologic and Clinical Characteristics of Monkeypox Cases Current findings indicate that community transmission of monkeypox is widespread and is disproportionately affecting gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men.
  Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report, October 31, 2022
• How We Create--Then Blame--A Viral Underclass   Stephen Thrasher discusses his new book, The Viral Underclass: The Human Toll When Inequality and Disease Collide.
  Medscape, October 13, 2022
• Expanded Access for TPOXX for Monkeypox: An Explainer The TPOXX program departs from the typical expanded-access scenario.
  Medscape Infectious Diseases, October 10, 2022
• Visual Findings of 9 Sexually Transmitted Infections Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are a common occurrence, but many lesions can be readily mistaken for other diseases. Can you make an accurate diagnosis in these conditions?
  October 06, 2022
• Rapid Diagnostic Testing for Response to the Monkeypox Outbreak This CDC report details how the Laboratory Response Network has facilitated rapid testing and detection of patients with monkeypox, enabling prompt treatment and prevention of further transmission.
  Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report, October 05, 2022
• Fast Five Quiz: Monkeypox Are you up-to-date on the monkeypox epidemic, including key recent findings, common symptoms, and vaccination guidance? Test your knowledge with this quick quiz.
  Medscape, October 03, 2022
• Medical Misinformation Harms Us All Medical misinformation threatens the health of us all, especially when healthcare providers are part of the problem.
  Medscape Blogs, September 29, 2022
• Polio in 2022: Some Concerns but Vaccine Still Works Christopher J. Harrison, MD, discusses the resurgence of polio and the vaccines.
  MDedge, September 28, 2022
• A Virologist's Take on Polio, Monkeypox, and COVID-19   Virologist Jeremy Kamil shares his relatively upbeat perspective on the viral threats we face today.
  Medscape, September 21, 2022
• Monkeypox Vaccines: Q&A With the CDC's Agam Rao, MD Two vaccines are available for monkeypox. A CDC vaccine expert answers questions about their effectiveness and dosing.
  CDC Expert Commentary, September 02, 2022
• Disparities in Monkeypox Show Missed Opportunities Monkeypox cases continue to increase across the country, and there remains great uncertainty about the future of this new public health crisis. Lessons from COVID could have prevented this crisis.
  Medscape Blogs, August 31, 2022
• Monkeypox Outbreak -- Nine States, May 2022 Ongoing investigation into the recent monkeypox outbreak in the U.S. suggests person-to-person community transmission, underscoring the need for clinicians and the public to remain vigilant.
  Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report, August 26, 2022