{"product_id":"mpox-clade-i-information-sheet-english-he1280","title":"Mpox clade I - Information sheet - English - HE1280","description":"\u003ch3\u003eThis information sheet contains information relevant for clade I mpox\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMpox is an illness caused by a virus that does not spread easily between people. It is commonly passed on through contact with the blisters or lesions of someone who has mpox. There are 2 types of mpox, known as clade I and clade II. Clade I is increasing in parts of Africa but the risk of it spreading widely in Aotearoa New Zealand remains very low. \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSigns and symptoms – what you can see and feel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMpox symptoms can start with a flu-like illness (including fever, swollen glands, muscle aches, chills or tiredness).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost people with mpox develop a rash or other skin changes, known as ‘lesions’. Lesions are spots, bumps, blisters or sores that can affect any part of the body including the face and mouth, arms and legs, genitals and bottom (both inside and outside).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome people with mpox will not develop visible lesions but may have other symptoms. These could include inflammation inside the bottom, known as proctitis. Proctitis symptoms include pain, bleeding or discharge from the bottom and a constant feeling that you need to have a bowel movement (poo). Mpox can also cause pain when urinating (weeing) and swelling of the foreskin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow does mpox spread?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMpox does not spread easily between people. The ways mpox can spread includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edirect contact with mpox lesions. It is most commonly spread through sexual or intimate contact, but clade I appears to spread more easily (than clade II) through physical contact with household members\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edirect contact with bedding, clothing, towels and some other objects (including sex toys) used by someone with mpox.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeople with mpox are infectious and can pass on the virus from when they first develop symptoms, up until their lesions crust, dry and fall off. This will usually take about 2 to 4 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePeople at highest risk of getting mpox\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTravellers to and from countries where there are clade I cases and outbreaks are at risk if they have close physical contact (including sexual and intimate contact) with someone with mpox.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Africa, clade I mpox has mostly affected:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eadolescents and adults (through intimate sexual contact) — males and females are\u003cbr\u003eequally affected\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003echildren in the same household as someone with mpox\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epeople who had close contact with infected animals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eImmunisation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you get mpox or you are a close contact of someone with mpox, your public health service team will discuss your eligibility for immunisation with you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo find out more about the mpox vaccine and if you are eligible, visit \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.healthnz.govt.nz\/health-topics\/immunisations\/vaccines-aotearoa\/mpox-vaccine\"\u003eMpox vaccine\u003c\/a\u003e, or call the Vaccination Helpline free on \u003ca href=\"tel:0800282926\" title=\"call 0800 28 29 26\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-describedby=\"a11y-new-window-external-message\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e0800 28 29 26\u003c\/a\u003e (8.30am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSeeking health advice\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are at risk of mpox and you develop symptoms, please seek medical advice. You can\u003cbr\u003econtact your nearest sexual health clinic (visit \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nzshs.org\/nz-sexual-health-clinics\/\"\u003eFind a Sexual Health Clinic Near You | NZSHS\u003c\/a\u003e), GP, hauora or healthcare provider, or call Healthline on \u003ca href=\"Tel:0800611116\" title=\"call 0800 611 116\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e0800 611 116\u003c\/a\u003e, anytime 24\/7 for free health advice and information. \u003cstrong\u003eIn an emergency, call 111.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour information is protected under the Health Information Privacy Code.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you need to be tested, mpox is diagnosed by swabbing lesions or other areas where\u003cbr\u003esymptoms occur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePeople at highest risk of serious illness\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeople who have a weakened immune system, are pregnant, and infants and young children are at higher risk of serious illness from mpox.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you (or someone you care for or had contact with) are in one of these groups and you think you have been exposed to mpox, seek advice from your healthcare provider as soon as possible or contact your public health service team at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.healthnz.govt.nz\/health-topics\/keeping-healthy\/pacific-public-health\/national-public-health-service\"\u003eNational Public Health Service\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat happens if I get clade I mpox?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike clade II mpox, if you test positive for clade I mpox, you will need to isolate (stay at home) until all your lesions have healed and you are no longer infectious — this is because clade I may spread more easily to others than clade II.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour public health service team will be in regular contact with you to support you and provide advice on managing your symptoms and the precautionary measures you need to take to prevent spreading mpox to other people. They will also let you know when you can leave isolation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo protect others in your household from getting mpox, you will be asked to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecover your lesions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003enot have physical (including sexual and intimate) contact with others, particularly people at higher risk of serious illness from mpox\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewear a well-fitting mask when around others in your household.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor some people with mpox, lesions can become itchy or painful. Your healthcare provider can prescribe pain relief if you need it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOccasionally people with mpox can become very sick. If your symptoms are getting worse,\u003cbr\u003econtact your healthcare provider for advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you need to attend a healthcare setting, advise staff you have mpox. Cover any lesions and wear a mask during your visit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat do close contacts need to do?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you had direct contact with mpox lesions, you may be considered a ‘close contact’. You should contact your public health service team at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.healthnz.govt.nz\/health-topics\/keeping-healthy\/pacific-public-health\/national-public-health-service\"\u003eNational Public Health Service\u003c\/a\u003e for support and advice if they have not contacted you already.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClose contacts who have been exposed to mpox are eligible for a free post-exposure vaccine. If given within 14 days after contact with someone with mpox, the vaccine will help lower your risk of developing mpox and reduce the severity of your symptoms if you become infected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou should monitor for symptoms for 21 days from when you last had contact with someone with mpox. You will only be asked to isolate (stay at home) if you develop symptoms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you develop any symptoms, contact your healthcare provider and tell them you are a close contact of a person with mpox and are developing symptoms. They will arrange for you to be reviewed and tested.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProtecting yourself and others\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo reduce the risk of getting or passing on mpox:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emake sure you feel healthy and have no mpox symptoms before having close physical or sexual skin-to-skin contact with others\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003enot have close physical (including sexual) contact with someone who has mpox or mpox symptoms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edo not have direct contact with the clothing, bedding or towels of someone with mpox.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFor more information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisit the Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora website \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/info.health.nz\/conditions-treatments\/infectious-diseases\/mpox\"\u003eMpox\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Mpox vaccine\" href=\"https:\/\/info.health.nz\/immunisations\/vaccines-aotearoa\/mpox-vaccine\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMpox vaccine\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisit Healthify | He Puna Waiora: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/healthify.nz\/health-a-z\/m\/mpox\"\u003eMpox | Healthify\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCall Healthline on \u003ca href=\"Tel:0800611116\" title=\"call 0800 611 116\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e0800 611 116\u003c\/a\u003e, anytime 24\/7 for free health advice and information. You can choose to speak with a Māori clinician if you are calling between 8am and 8pm. Interpreter services and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nzrelay.co.nz\/index\"\u003eNew Zealand Relay Services\u003c\/a\u003e support are also available.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCall the free Vaccination Helpline on \u003ca href=\"tel:0800282926\" title=\"call 0800 28 29 26\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-describedby=\"a11y-new-window-external-message\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e0800 28 29 26\u003c\/a\u003e Support is available Monday to Friday, between 8.30am and 5.00pm. You can choose to speak with a Māori or Pacific advisor, or a disability advisor. Interpreter services and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nzrelay.co.nz\/index\"\u003eNew Zealand Relay Services\u003c\/a\u003e support are also available.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor people living or visiting rurally, you can contact a doctor after usual business hours at Ka Ora Telecare for free on 0800 2 KA ORA (\u003ca href=\"Tel:0800252672\" title=\"0800 252 672\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e0800 252 672\u003c\/a\u003e) or by visiting \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kaora.co.nz\/app\/\"\u003eKa Ora Telecare\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree NZ Relay Services are available at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nzrelay.co.nz\/index\"\u003eNew Zealand Relay Services\u003c\/a\u003e if you are Deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind or have speech communication difficulties.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA dedicated helpline for Disability health support is available Monday to Friday, between 8.00am and 5.00pm. 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