Monkeypox, Family Medicine FAQ

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Can Monkeypox Be Transmitted Through Small Skin Cuts?

Transmission of monkeypox through skin lesions? Hello doctor, could you please tell me about the transmission routes of monkeypox? Today, I cut my hand with a utility knife while unpacking a package at a convenience store. The cut is about 1 centimeter long and only has a little ...


Dr. Ye Qianyu Reply:
Hello! This should not be contagious, provided that there are no secretions from an infected person. If you have any concerns, please consult an infectious disease specialist.

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Understanding Monkeypox Vaccine: Efficacy and Injection Methods Explained

Questions related to the monkeypox vaccine? Hello, Doctor. I would like to ask two questions related to the monkeypox vaccine: 1. After receiving the vaccine, does it completely prevent infection, or does it significantly reduce the likelihood of infection (I've heard that...


Dr. Ye Qianyu Reply:
Hello! 1. "According to preliminary literature from abroad, high-risk contacts should receive vaccination within 14 days after the last exposure, with vaccine efficacy reaching approximately 80%. Vaccination within 4 days after the last exposure can achieve optimal preventiv...

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Can You Get Monkeypox Vaccine While on HIV PEP Treatment?

Post-exposure prophylaxis for HIV and monkeypox vaccination? Hello doctor, I am currently taking HIV post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) and I am on the fourth day of the treatment. I have recently scheduled an appointment for the monkeypox vaccine and would like to know if it is saf...


Dr. Lin Zhebin Reply:
Hello: Current data indicates that there are no significant drug interactions between post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) for HIV and the monkeypox vaccine, suggesting that PEP's efficacy and the effectiveness of the monkeypox vaccine should not be affected.

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Understanding Monkeypox: Transmission, Prevention, and Relationship Concerns

What is monkeypox? Hello, doctor. I have a few questions: 1. The information online states that monkeypox is primarily transmitted through skin contact. Does this mean that people should avoid touching each other altogether? What about couples, spouses, or caregivers of young c...


Dr. Ye Qianyu Reply:
Hello! For detailed information, please refer to the CDC website at https://www.cdc.gov.tw/Category/MPage/Qb-Lfz8PNcjdNvrAVNCVtQ. "5. Mode of Transmission (1) Human-to-Human: Monkeypox can be transmitted between individuals through close contact with the lesions, scabs, o...

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Understanding Monkeypox Transmission: Risks in Medical Settings

Transmission routes of monkeypox? Hello doctor, monkeypox is now starting to spread among humans. I would like to ask about the transmission routes. If I go to the hospital for an ultrasound examination, and I need to remove my shirt and lie on the bed for the examination, if the...


Dr. Lin Zhebin Reply:
Hello: Based on your description, it is indeed possible to contract an infection. If the skin lesions of a previously infected monkeypox patient have ruptured, the monkeypox virus would be released in large quantities, and any objects that come into contact with these lesions cou...

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