Monkeypox or MPXV: Patient Education

For People Diagnosed with Monkeypox

• Monkeypox Symptoms (CDC)
• Monkeypox Testing Basics (CDC)
• Disinfectants for Emerging Viral Pathogens including Monkeypox (EPA)
• If you are Sick With Monkeypox (CDC)
  • Notifying Close Contacts
  • Preventing Spread to Others
  • Disinfecting Your Home 
  • Isolating at home 
• Monkeypox: What to Know (IDSA Fact Sheet) (Spanish version)
• How to care for yourself and others (patient information sheet) (San Francisco Health Dept)
• How It Spreads (CDC)
• How long do I need to use a condom for sex? (CDC)
• Complications and Prognosis (ClinicalKey)
• Monkeypox (Cleveland Clinic Overview)

Community Information

• What is Monkeypox (JAMA Patient Page)
• Monitoring and Risk Assessment for Persons Exposed in the Community (CDC)
• How to Protect Yourself (CDC)
• Disinfectants for Emerging Viral Pathogens including Monkeypox (EPA)
• Statement Regarding Efficacy of Lysol Products (Lysol)
• Monkeypox Signs and Symptoms (CDC)
• Arizona Monkeypox Isolation and Prevention Guidance (AZDHS)
• How It Spreads (CDC)
• Are my pets at risk? (CDC)
• Information for Schools and Childcare Settings (CDC)
• Information for Teens & Young Adults (CDC)
• Institutions of Higher Learning (CDC) For students, educators, and staff
• Safer Sex & Social Gatherings (CDC)
• Congregate Living Facilities (CDC)
• Monkeypox Infection prevention and control guidance for primary and acute care settings (European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control) Printable document

How to Lower Your Risk of Monkeypox at Parties, Clubs, and Festivals (CDC; 0:53; 03-SEP2022)