{"id":788790,"date":"2024-09-11T14:01:34","date_gmt":"2024-09-11T09:01:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.regentstudies.com\/?p=788790"},"modified":"2024-09-11T14:02:36","modified_gmt":"2024-09-11T09:02:36","slug":"mpox-frontline","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.regentstudies.com\/2024\/09\/11\/mpox-frontline\/","title":{"rendered":"Nurses Working in Fear: Inside the Mpox Frontline"},"content":{"rendered":"

As the world faces another viral threat, nurses and healthcare workers are once again at the forefront, battling the mpox outbreak<\/strong> that has been spreading rapidly across multiple countries, including the United States. Mpox<\/strong>, previously known as monkeypox<\/strong>, has instilled fear and uncertainty, especially for the nurses who are working in close proximity to infected patients. As the virus continues to spread, healthcare workers face increasing challenges related to mpox transmission, treatment, and prevention<\/strong>, while simultaneously grappling with mental health issues such as burnout<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

In this blog, we will explore the mpox virus<\/strong>, how it spreads, and the toll it is taking on frontline healthcare workers<\/strong>. We\u2019ll also provide insight into prevention strategies, available treatments, and how nurses can protect themselves, both physically and mentally.<\/p>\n

Understanding Mpox: Symptoms, Transmission, and Outbreaks<\/h3>\n

Mpox<\/strong>, part of the Orthopoxvirus family, is similar to the smallpox virus, but it typically presents with milder symptoms. Still, for those infected, it can cause significant discomfort and, in rare cases, severe complications. As of 2024, the mpox outbreak<\/strong> continues to be a public health concern, particularly in regions like the USA, where cases have been rising\u200b(<\/span>American Nurses Association<\/span><\/a><\/span>)<\/span>\u200b(<\/span>HHS.gov<\/span><\/a><\/span>)<\/span>.<\/p>\n

Mpox Symptoms<\/h4>\n

Mpox symptoms<\/strong> typically begin with flu-like signs such as fever, headache, muscle aches, and swollen lymph nodes. After these initial symptoms, a rash develops, often starting on the face and spreading to other parts of the body, including the genitals, palms, and soles. The rash evolves from flat lesions to fluid-filled blisters, which eventually scab over and fall off. This entire process can last anywhere from two to four weeks\u200b(<\/span>American Nurses Association<\/span><\/a><\/span>)<\/span>.<\/p>\n