In order to further guide local governments to do a good job in the prevention and control of monkeypox epidemics, and to standardize monkeypox epidemiological investigation, contact determination and management, laboratory testing, etc. (Trial)” and other three technical solutions were integrated and revised to form the “Technical Guidelines for Monkeypox Prevention and Control (2022 Edition)”.
The guide introduces the current situation, characteristics and diagnosis of monkeypox.
From the perspective of prevention, the guide points out that entry and exit personnel and personnel in epidemic-related areas should pay attention to the monkeypox epidemic information in the country where they are located.
In areas where monkeypox is endemic, try to avoid contact with rodents and primates (including sick or dead animals), do not directly contact the blood and meat of animals, and must be thoroughly cooked before eating.
Gloves and other appropriate protective equipment should be worn when handling sick animals or infected tissues and during slaughter.
Returnees from the epidemic area should pay attention to self-health monitoring. When symptoms such as rash appear, they should take the initiative to seek medical treatment, and inform the receiving doctor of the travel history of the epidemic area to facilitate diagnosis and treatment.
If you have a history of contact and exposure abroad and have not yet developed symptoms, you can take the initiative to contact the local CDC for consultation and report.
The guidelines point out that when medical and health institutions at all levels and various types of patients routinely receive patients with fever and rash, they should pay attention to inquiring about the epidemiological history of the case, and at the same time carry out etiological screening to rule out chickenpox, rubella, measles or other definite causes.
During the quarantine period of the existing inbound personnel, while investigating the infection of the new coronavirus, all localities should take the initiative to carry out monkeypox virus screening on the inbound personnel, especially those who have traveled and lived in the country where the monkeypox epidemic has been reported within 21 days before entry, and closely monitor the rash situation. When suspicious persons or suspected cases are found, they should be reported to the CDC in a timely manner in accordance with relevant regulations and transferred to designated medical institutions for treatment.
(Shi Yingchun, a reporter from CCTV of the Headquarters)