A Review Article on Monkeypox, Infection Transmission, Prevention, Vaccination and Role of Health Care

Late, Sampada; Kothe, Amruta; Alnewar, Pragati; Munjewar, Pratiksha; Kantode, Vaishnavi; Sharma, Ranjana; Singh, Seema; Gawai, Jaya; Taksande, Vaishali; Medhe, Deeplata; Meghe, Abhyuday

doi:10.22207/jpam.16.spl1.03

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“…In certain circumstances, vaccines and therapeutics developed for smallpox and approved in specific countries may also be utilized for Mpox treatment. Notably, a global outbreak of Mpox occurred in 2022-2023, caused by a strain called Clade IIb [ 8 , 9 ]. Prevention of Mpox primarily involves avoiding physical contact with individuals with the illness.…”

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Enhancing Nursing Care in Monkeypox (Mpox) Patients: Differential Diagnoses, Prevention Measures, and Therapeutic Interventions

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Agrawal

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Monkeypox (Mpox), a rare zoonotic viral infection caused by the monkeypox virus, has been gaining attention due to its potential for human-to-human transmission and its clinical resemblance to other poxvirus infections, such as smallpox and chickenpox. Enhancing nursing care for monkeypox patients is imperative to manage and contain its spread effectively. This review analyzes the key aspects of enhancing nursing care in monkeypox patients, focusing on differential diagnoses, prevention measures, and therapeutic interventions. Differential diagnosis is crucial in terms of the early recognition and management of monkeypox. Given its similarity to other poxvirus infections, a thorough assessment of clinical symptoms, travel history, and exposure to potential reservoir hosts is essential. Nursing professionals play a pivotal role in eliciting comprehensive patient histories and relaying this information to the medical team for accurate diagnosis. Prevention measures constitute a vital component of nursing care in monkeypox management. Implementing stringent infection prevention and control practices, including isolation protocols, personal protective equipment (PPE) usage, and hand hygiene, is imperative to curbing nosocomial transmission. Nurses are at the forefront of enforcing these measures, educating patients, families, and healthcare staff about their significance, and ensuring strict adherence. Therapeutic interventions in monkeypox largely focus on supportive care and symptom management. Nurses occupy a central role in administering antiviral medications, providing wound care for skin lesions, and monitoring patients for potential complications such as secondary bacterial infections. Psychosocial support is equally important, as patients often experience fear and anxiety due to the disease's contagious nature. Nursing professionals offer compassionate care, address patients' emotional needs, and facilitate communication between patients and their families. Enhancing nursing care for monkeypox entails a multifaceted approach involving differential diagnoses, prevention measures, and therapeutic interventions. Nursing professionals serve as frontline caregivers, pivotal in early diagnosis, effective prevention strategies, and comprehensive patient management. As the global healthcare community faces an influx of emerging infectious diseases, the lessons learned from managing monkeypox can contribute to the creation of a more resilient and responsive nursing workforce capable of effectively addressing future health challenges.

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“…Emphasis should be placed on proper hygiene, personal protective equipment, and vaccination strategies. We believe this paper will empower nurses to play a pivotal role in curbing the disease's spread by equipping them with comprehensive knowledge of preventive measures [ 8 - 9 ].…”

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confidence: 99%