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Differential Diagnosis, Prevention Measures, and Therapeutic Interventions for Enhanced Monkeypox (Mpox) Care.

Imran Khan, Mahalakshmi S, Tanu Dixit, Rohan Shinkre, Selvan Ravindran, Sukanta Bandyopadhyay

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Review in Cureus, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. An erratum has been issued. Cited by 4 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

Each row is one number read from the abstract, on the scale the paper reported it, with its interval. Left of the dashed line favours the treatment, right favours the comparator. Under each row is the sentence it came from. New to these charts? A ten-minute tutorial.

The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.

3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

4 citing papers in PubMed.

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  4. Mpox: transmission dynamics, treatment, and innovations.Therapeutic advances in infectious disease
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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors.

Imran KhanMedical Surgical Nursing, Narayan Nursing College, Gopal Narayan Singh University, Sasaram, IND.
Mahalakshmi SCommunity Health Nursing, Cheran College of Nursing, Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Coimbatore, IND.
Tanu DixitSymbiosis School of Biological Sciences, Symbiosis International (Deemed University), Pune, IND.
Rohan ShinkreCentral Research Wing, KLE Society's Institute of Dental Sciences, Bengaluru, IND.
Selvan RavindranSymbiosis School of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, Symbiosis International (Deemed University), Pune, IND.
Sukanta BandyopadhyayBiochemistry, Rama Medical College Hospital & Research Centre, Kolkata, IND.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Monkeypox (Mpox) is a rare viral disease that presents considerable challenges in healthcare settings, necessitating enhanced nursing care for effective management. This review thoroughly explores key aspects related to improving nursing care for Mpox. It commences by examining the background information on Mpox, encompassing its etiology, epidemiology, and modes of transmission. The differential diagnosis of Mpox is investigated, elucidating its clinical presentation, symptoms, and diagnostic methods to differentiate it from similar conditions. Prevention and control measures at both the public health and healthcare levels are scrutinized, including surveillance and reporting, contact tracing, isolation, and vaccination programs. In healthcare settings, infection prevention and control strategies, such as proper utilization of personal protective equipment, hand hygiene, and environmental management, are discussed. Furthermore, therapeutic interventions for Mpox, including symptomatic management, antiviral therapy, and supportive care, are outlined, with a specific emphasis on pain management, fever control, and psychosocial support. Nursing care strategies encompass patient assessment and monitoring, infection prevention strategies, psychosocial support, and patient education. The challenges encountered in enhancing nursing care for Mpox are acknowledged, along with research gaps and areas for further investigation. Finally, innovations in nursing practice for improved care, such as technology integration and simulation-based training, are explored. Enhancing nursing care in Mpox is crucial for positive patient outcomes, reducing transmission risks, and promoting overall well-being. By addressing the unique challenges, conducting further research, and embracing innovative practices, healthcare professionals, particularly nurses, can provide optimal care and contribute to better management of Mpox cases.

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differential diagnosisetiologymonkeypoxnursing carepoxvirus infectionszoonotic diseases

Identifiers

PMID38903311
PMCPMC11187445

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