Healthcare workers and monkeypox: The case for risk mitigation
Issued Date
2023-01-01
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ISSN
24058572
Scopus ID
2-s2.0-85144036001
Journal Title
International Journal of Surgery Open
Volume
50
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SCOPUS
Bibliographic Citation
International Journal of Surgery Open Vol.50 (2023)
Suggested Citation
Manirambona E., Felicilda Lopez J.C., Nduwimana C., Okesanya O.J., Mbonimpaye R., Musa S.S., Usman A.H., Lucero-Prisno D.E. Healthcare workers and monkeypox: The case for risk mitigation. International Journal of Surgery Open Vol.50 (2023). doi:10.1016/j.ijso.2022.100584 Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/20.500.14594/82624
Title
Healthcare workers and monkeypox: The case for risk mitigation
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Abstract
Potentially more at risk of contracting the monkeypox virus are healthcare workers. Most healthcare workers come into direct contact with the disease's infected people, which can spread directly and indirectly. Healthcare professionals must contact patients with the disease and any infected objects or fluids to effectively manage the disease, which further increases the risk of transmission. It is crucial to put safety measures in place and protect healthcare workers. To stop the spread of the monkeypox virus, countries must develop the necessary safeguards and countermeasures. In this emergency, healthcare systems must be strengthened. All healthcare systems should offer staff sufficient personal protective equipment (PPE) and facilitate risk assessment among those with a high risk of exposure. Any suspected case of monkeypox requires caution on the part of healthcare professionals. They must abide by infection control safety rules and protective measures.