Mpox Information for Providers

Mpox  |  Guidance/Resources  |   Provider Information

Testing for Mpox

Information on commercial testing can be found here, please work directly with your commercial laboratory for the most up-to-date information on specimen requirements and turn-around times 

• Commercial Testing Guidance for GA Providers 07.20.2022

Information on testing at the Georgia Public Health Laboratory can be found here -

• GA Health Alert Network (HAN) 06.13.2022

Medical Countermeasures

Antivirals, including tecovirimat (TPOXX), are available upon request for patients with severe disease or who are at risk of developing severe disease. 

Please see the DPH mpox antivirals page for more information on who should receive antivirals and how to request them for your facility or patient.

Vaccination and Testing information (PEP and PrEP)

For more information for healthcare providers on vaccines available for mpox and their use, please see the CDC website: https://www.cdc.gov/poxvirus/monkeypox/clinicians/vaccines/index.html

Find Mpox vaccines near you.  Contact the Public Health District Office in your area for more information about testing.

Helpful Links and Resources

• Infection prevention in healthcare settings: https://www.cdc.gov/poxvirus/monkeypox/clinicians/infection-control-healthcare.htm
• Information for Healthcare Professionals: https://www.cdc.gov/poxvirus/monkeypox/clinicians/index.html
• 2022 Clinician Outreach and Communication Activity CDC calls, including updates about mpox diagnosis and treatment: https://emergency.cdc.gov/coca/calls/2022/index.asp

Communication to Providers

• Mpox Letter to Healthcare Providers 07/22/2022
• Mpox Provider Webinar slides 9/19/2022