Postexposure monitoring in community Monitor x21 days 2 Perform thorough skin and mucosal e g anal vaginal oral exam for the characteristic vesiculopustular rash of mpox this allows for detection of lesions the pt may not have been aware of 7 Instruct pt

<b>Postexposure monitoring in community:</b> Monitor x21 days.² Perform thorough skin and mucosal (e.g., anal, vaginal, oral) exam for the characteristic vesiculopustular rash of mpox; this allows for detection of lesions the pt may not have been aware of.⁷ Instruct pt to monitor temp bid; other sx of concern include: chills, new LAD, rash.⁸ <b>If rash develops,</b> follow isolation and prevention practices until: the rash is evaluated by an HCP; testing is performed, if recommended by an HCP; and test results are negative. <b>If other s/sx w/o rash:</b> Follow isolation and prevention practices x5 days, extending beyond the original 21-day monitoring period prn. If no new s/sx develop, stop isolation and prevention practices. Monitor for the remainder of the 21-day period. If additional s/sx develop, a new 5-day isolation period starts, even if it will end after day 21.²