According to guidance issued by PHMSA in consultation with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the West African clade of the virus is classified as a Category B infectious substance2 and thus waste derived from medical treatment that is contaminated with this virus can be safely transported as UN3291, Regulated medical was...

Wastewater (sewage) can be tested to detect the virus that causes mpox circulating in the community. This data can provide an early warning of mpox activity and spread in communities and inform public health action .

Today’s Action: The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) is sharing new advice from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) regarding diagnostic samples and clinical waste containing Monkeypox virus (MPXV) in Clade I or II.

2024年3月21日 · The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has collaborated with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to address an emerging challenge: the handling of diagnostic samples and clinical waste containing MPox Virus (MPXV).

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2024年9月12日 · Mpox lesions are firm or rubbery, well-circumscribed, deep-seated, and often develop umbilication. Lesions typically develop simultaneously and evolve together on any given part of the body. The evolution of lesions progresses through four stages—macular, papular, vesicular, to pustular—before scabbing over and desquamation.

2024年3月25日 · US DOT PHMSA is sharing new advice from the CDC regarding diagnostic samples and clinical waste containing Monkeypox virus (MPXV) in Clade I or II. CDC advises that most MPXV materials, including patient diagnostic samples and clinical waste, should be classified for transportation as Category B infectious substances.

In response to the World Health Organization’s declaration of the ongoing mpox outbreak in Africa as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), BlueDot has enhanced its mpox surveillance offerings. Our upgraded solution delivers real-time insights and intelligence, tailored to monitor Clade I and Clade II separately.

2024年10月7日 · This document provides general guidance for the management of Mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) contaminated medical waste. As of March 2024, Clade I and II Mpox contaminated wastes are both classified as

2024年9月13日 · Immediately notify infection prevention and control personnel if a patient is suspected to have mpox. Place suspected mpox patients in a single-person room. Use personal protective equipment when entering the patient's room. Learn more about exposure risks and what's required if you're exposed to mpox.