Monkeypox: A new threat at our doorstep! - 03/07/22
Doi : 10.1016/j.jinf.2022.05.027
Usman Ayub Awan a, ⁎ 
, Sana Riasat a, 1, Wajiha Naeem a, 1, Shehrish Kamran b, Aamer Ali Khattak a, Suliman Khan a
, Sana Riasat a, 1, Wajiha Naeem a, 1, Shehrish Kamran b, Aamer Ali Khattak a, Suliman Khan a a Department of Medical Laboratory Technology, The University of Haripur, Haripur, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
b Department of Life Sciences, School of Science, University of Management and Technology (UMT), Lahore, Pakistan
⁎Corresponding author.
Highlights |
• | Close interaction with animals should be avoided, which could be a potential source of transmission of infection to healthy people. |
• | The frontline medical staff should be trained to rigorously adhere to standard safety procedures while managing confirmed or suspected cases. |
• | Vaccination booths should be established at the country’s entry and departure points to prevent the global export of this contagious disease. |
• | Massive awareness efforts should educate people about the disease's prevention, risk factors, and treatment. |
• | The public health departments of all countries should be on high alert for any signs relating to individuals who come with an unusual rash. |
Keywords : Monkeypox, Outbreak, Vaccination, Public health, Infectious disease
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Publié par Elsevier Masson SAS.
Vol 85 - N° 2
P. e47-e48 - août 2022 Retour au numéro
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