Factsheet: Mpox Isolation and Infection Control Guidance to Use at Home
Factsheet: Mpox Isolation and Infection Control Guidance to Use at Home
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Factsheet provides information about implementing isolation and infection control measures for preventing the spread of mpox in a home setting. Factsheet emphasizes that individuals with mpox should isolate until the rash has fully resolved, the scabs have fallen off, and a fresh layer of intact skin has formed. The factsheet includes other isolation precautions, including avoiding close contact with others, using separate bathrooms, and considerations for isolating with animals in the home. It also provides information about hand hygiene, personal protective equipment (PPE) such as masks, respirators, and gloves, and handling bandages and linens safely. The factsheet is available here: Isolation and Infection Control: Home | CDC.