Overview
Poxvirus infections are caused by members of the Poxviridae family, with Ortho-, Para-, Mollusci-, and Yatapoxvirus genera being clinically relevant in dermatology 1. These infections range from zoonotic farmyard pox to the globally significant molluscum contagiosum and the recently emerged mpox (monkeypox) 1.Diagnosis
Clinical recognition and differential diagnosis are key, especially for emerging infections like mpox 1.
Diagnostic approaches may involve virology, infectious diseases, and dermatology expertise 1.Management
Management requires interdisciplinary skills, linking virology, infectious diseases, and dermatology 1.
Specific treatments are not detailed in the provided abstracts.Special Populations
Molluscum contagiosum virus infection is classified as a sexually transmitted infection in certain scenarios 1.Key Recommendations
Dermatologists must be prepared for the identification, differential diagnosis, and management of poxviral infections 1. (Evidence: Expert opinion)
Rapid recognition and appropriate management of mpox are required by dermatologists and infectious disease specialists 1. (Evidence: Expert opinion)
Healthcare professionals need a high level of expertise and interdisciplinary skills to manage poxviral infections 1. (Evidence: Expert opinion)References
1 Obermeier PE, Buder SC, Hillen U. Poxvirus infections in dermatology - the neglected, the notable, and the notorious. Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft = Journal of the German Society of Dermatology : JDDG 2024. link