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Clinical considerations for monkeypox in children and adolescents

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  • Corporate Authors:
    National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (U.S.). Division of High-Consequence Pathogens and Pathology.
  • Description:
    Updated July 26, 2022

    Who this is for: Healthcare providers caring for children and adolescents less than ages 18 years in clinics, emergency departments, and hospitals in the United States.

    What this is for: Considerations on clinical management of children and adolescents less than ages 18 years with exposure to monkeypox or concern for Monkeypox virus infection.

    How to use: These considerations are intended to help U.S. clinicians and health systems develop a plan for managing children and adolescents with exposure to monkeypox, suspected monkeypox, or confirmed monkeypox.

  • Content Notes:
    Key points -- Monkeypox in children and adolescents -- Signs and symptoms -- Management of monkeypox -- Treatment -- Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) -- Infection control -- Additional considerations.
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