Occupational Mpox in personal protective equipment-compliant registered nurse reinforces importance of CDC 21-day self-monitoring after patient care.
Maria L Vacca, Mary Ehly, Marissa Leahy et al.
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Case in brief
A registered nurse developed laboratory-confirmed mpox despite following strict personal protective equipment protocols while caring for a suspected patient. A thorough investigation revealed no clear breaches in infection control practices, indicating potential exposure during doffing or unrecognized contact. This case underscores the ongoing risk of transmission to healthcare workers.
Diagnostic / clinical pearl
Clinicians should emphasize the importance of meticulous personal protective equipment removal and adhere to CDC-recommended self-monitoring to mitigate the risk of occupational infections.
Why it matters
This case serves as a reminder of the persistent transmission risks healthcare workers face, even with strict adherence to infection control measures.