For Health Care Providers

Below are resources to support with clinical Mpox case recognition:

• Clinical Recognition Key Characteristics for Identifying Monkeypox
• Clinical Case Definition for 2022 MPX Outbreak (CDC)
• Clinical Assist Tool for MPX Evaluation (CDPH)

Report all probable (e.g., positive orthopox virus by PCR) or confirmed Mpox (e.g., positive Mpox virus by PCR) cases to ACPHD within 1 working day by submitting a completed Confidential Morbidity Report (CMR) form by fax to (510) 273-3744.

For any suspect case who has signs or symptoms of Mpox and resides in a congregate setting (e.g., homeless shelter, skilled nursing facility, correctional facility) while testing is pending, please review CDC guidance and ensure individuals can comply with guidance on isolation. Also, please notify ACPHD within 24 hours by calling (510) 267-3250 during business hours Monday through Friday 8AM to 5PM, and (925) 422-7595 after 5PM on weekdays and on weekends.

Case definitions for suspect, probable, and confirmed cases of monkeypox are provided by the CDC here: CDC Case Definitions for Use in the 2022 Monkeypox Response.

Pediatric Suspect MPX Screening Form 20220902

The Consent to Medical Services for the Treatment of Monkeypox (Mpox) in Minors is now live and can be found within the Information for Health Care Providers and also under the local health jurisdiction (LHJ) subpage, under the section for Vaccines Distribution and Administration.