Abstract

LOPEZ-CARRICHES, C et al. Monkeypox: a new threat to dentists. Contagion routes. Av Odontoestomatol [online]. 2023, vol.39, n.2, pp.68-73.  Epub Sep 11, 2023. ISSN 2340-3152.

The purpose of this review is to summarize the virology of the monkeypox virus, transmission, epidemiology, clinical features, oral manifestations, treatment, and possible implications for dentists. The risks of transmission to health workers are analyzed. A patient with no symptoms or early non-specific symptoms may come to the dental clinic for treatment. These patients or those who have been in contact with the virus, if the treatment is not urgent, must wait 21 days after exposure, which is the quarantine time.

Respiratory droplets and aerosols to which dentists are exposed when caring for patients are one of the main routes of transmission. The dental profession is prepared for this new challenge as we are still applying all the prevention measures learned from the COVID-19 pandemic (FFP2 masks, goggles, gloves, ventilation, etc.)

Keywords : Monkeypox; mode of transmission; treatment.

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