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Authors
- Citation
- World Health Organization . (2024). Diagnostic testing and testing strategies for mpox: interim guidance, 12 November 2024. World Health Organization. https://doi.org/10.2471/B09166 . License: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO
- DOI
- http://dx.doi.org/https://doi.org/10.2471/B09166
- Pages
- 28
- Published in
- Switzerland
- Rights
- CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO
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- World Health Organization
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- https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/igo
Table of Contents
- Key updates 1
- Other key points 1
- Changes from earlier versions 3
- Introduction 3
- Target audience 4
- Goal and objectives of testing 4
- Indications for mpox testing and differential diagnosis 4
- Specimen collection shipment and storage 6
- Laboratory-based testing methods 7
- Testing in different epidemiological settings 11
- Interpretation Reporting of testing results 14
- Quality assurance key considerations 14
- Biological risk management 14
- Vaccination of health workers and laboratory personnel 15
- Global laboratory networking 15
- Process and methods for guidance development 15
- Plans for updating 16
- Contributors 16
- Declaration of interests 17
- References 18
- Annex 1 24
- 8 easy steps to integrate Mpox testing with HIV and syphilis testing 24
- Annex 2 25
- Specimen collection and storage for diagnostic testing for mpox 25
- Annex 3 27
