Mpox: Procedure for suspected cases

Persons with corresponding symptoms should consult a health care professional. 

• If monkeypox infection is suspected, laboratory diagnosis by PCR is indicated.
• Medical personnel implement protective measures according to Swissnoso  for infection prevention when dealing with suspected cases.
• The affected person is instructed to the effect that this implements the behavioral recommendations for persons tested positive until the test result is available. Info on this can be found on the website "Preventing illness".