What DC Needs to Know About Monkeypox June 6, 2022
Written by MSDC Staff
This past weekend, DC Health announced that a suspected case of monkeypox had been discovered in the District. Virginia had already identified a confirmed case and there have been 25 cases (as of June 6) already reported in the U.S. This short post will help patients and providers know what they need to know about the illness.
For patients - what to know about monkeypox
- What is monkeypox?
- What are the symptoms of monkeypox?
- What should you do if you suspect you have monkeypox? (spoiler alert: call your doctor immediately)
- Is this another version of COVID?
For DC physicians - what to know about monkeypox
- Science behind monkeypox including a free CME opportunity
- DC Health physician advisory on monkeypox (May 26)
- Controlling monkeypox infections spread at healthcare facilities
Please notify DC Health about suspected monkeypox cases by phone immediately at AND submit a Notifiable Disease and Condition Case Report Form online using DCRC: dchealth.dc.gov/infectiousdisease. DC Health will provide assistance and work with the DC PHL to coordinate collection of lesion samples and testing and consult with CDC as needed.
Additional resources for clinicians