Both terms will be used for the next year as WHO phases out usage of monkeypox.
While some people use clothing disinfectants and sanitizers, theyre not required to decrease your risk, she said.
Place clothing directly into the machine while minimally attempting to touch soiled clothing, she said.
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But sanitizers that contain at least 60% alcohol are the most ideal for proper hand hygiene.
Good hand hygiene is extremely important in preventing infection and further spread, he said.
Fortunately, it can be easily killed using household disinfectants and regular laundry detergent.
Center for Disease Control and Prevention.How Mpox spreads.
Published online August 11, 2022. doi:10.3201/eid2810.221047
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Mpox: Cleaning and disinfecting.
