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Practice for sale formThe ongoing outbreak of mpox in Australia has prompted a call for clinicians to stay vigilant, with 523 new notifications in NSW since 1 June 2024.
Mpox infection has almost exclusively been diagnosed among men who have sex with men. It spreads through sexual contact and other similarly close contact, and poses a serious health risk in the South Western Sydney community which has reported 26 notifications of the disease between 1 June and 19 October 2024.
Most mpox infections are mild and self-limiting, but severe infection and complications can occur, especially in people who are immunocompromised. Mpox is vaccine-preventable.
SWSPHN will host a webinar on Thursday, 14 November from 7pm to 8.30pm aimed at helping GPs gain an awareness of the current mpox outbreak and recent congenital syphilis cases in South Western Sydney, and how to prevent, diagnose and manage them.
GPs and clinicians are also encouraged to use available resources and be proactive in addressing this ongoing public health concern.
- NSW Health
General information for healthcare professionals
- Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care
Patient referral and testing guidance
- Acon
Information for LGBTQ+ communities
- ASHM
Rising mpox cases: Essential update for GPs and clinicians
