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A 17yo boy presents with fever, myalgias, headaches, swollen cervical lymph nodes, and a maculopapular rash that became vesiculopustular on his face, torso, and extremities including palms and soles. You are working in a small community ED. The triage nurse expresses concern for monkeypox.
Kelly June 15, 2022 - 12:47 pm
B) Evaluating healthcare personnel should wear an N95 mask, gown, gloves, and eye protection
Human to human transmission of monkeypox is through large respiratory droplets and direct contact with lesions. Answer B is what is recommended by the CDC. Refusal of care is always inappropriate; EMTALA law requires evaluation and stabilization of all patients presenting for care. Lesions on the palms and soles are common with monkeypox, but extremely rare with chickenpox.