Guidance

Mpox classification and appropriate infection prevention and control pathways

Guidance on mpox classification, transportation of samples and cultures, appropriate handling of waste and infection prevention and control (IPC) measures.

From:
UK Health Security Agency
Published
4 April 2023
Last updated
26 September 2024 — See all updates

This publication was withdrawn on

This guidance was withdrawn on 1 May 2025.

Information on mpox is available in the Mpox background information page. Information on infection prevention and control in healthcare settings is available in the National infection prevention and control manual for England.

Applies to England

Documents

Mpox classification and appropriate infection prevention and control (IPC) pathways

Ref: UKHSA publication gateway number GOV-17453

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Details

This guidance gives information on the handling of samples, cultures and waste generated according to the clade of mpox involved, and advises on the infection prevention and control (IPC) pathways that should be undertaken by people managing those with mpox.

Further information on the high consequence infectious disease (HCID) status of mpox is available.

Updates to this page

Published 4 April 2023
Last updated 26 September 2024 show all updates

  1. Updated links to direct to the NHS guidance on IPC measures for mpox cases in healthcare settings. Updated information on clade I mpox waste categorisation.

  2. First published.

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