Mpox Virus Guidance

NHS has released a response to the outbreak of Clade I Mpox in Eastern and Central Africa.

NHS response to outbreak of Clade I Mpox in Eastern and Central Africa letter 050924

This letter updates organisations on the current NHS response to the outbreak of Clade I Mpox in Eastern and Central Africa. The situation continues to evolve, and all organisations need to be prepared to manage someone who has travelled in this area presenting with clinical signs and symptoms of being a possible or probable case.

A pathway has also been developed with guidance for clinical staff of what to do if a patient presents at the Emergency Department, General Practice or other community settings

Suspected Mpox Virus Pathway for Patients