Mpox: Procedure in case of suspicion and illness

Procedure in case of suspicion

People with corresponding symptoms should consult a doctor.

• If an Mpox infection is suspected, a laboratory diagnosis using PCR is indicated
• When dealing with suspected cases, medical staff implement the protective measures according to Swissnoso for infection prevention
• The person concerned is instructed to implement the behavioral recommendations for people who test positive until the test result is available

Procedure in the event of illness: you have tested positive

Affected persons will receive information and behavioral recommendations from the responsible authority. You can find a PDF document with information here.