Personal protective equipment (PPE) for patients with mpox:

1. Patients with mpox should wear well-fitting source control, such as a medical mask, if close contact with others cannot be avoided[4]. This is especially important when receiving medical care or if they need to leave isolation for any reason.

2. Patients should cover all skin rashes to the extent possible by wearing long sleeves or long pants[4]. This helps prevent contamination of the environment and reduces the risk of transmission.

3. Gloves can be considered for covering rash on the hands when not in isolation, such as when receiving medical care[4].

4. When changing bandages or handling contaminated linens, patients should wear disposable gloves if possible[4]. They should wash their hands immediately after removing the gloves.

5. Patients should avoid using contact lenses to prevent inadvertent infection of the eye[4].

It's important to note that these PPE recommendations are primarily aimed at preventing transmission to others and protecting the patient from further complications. The main goal is to contain the virus and prevent its spread while the patient is infectious. Proper isolation, hygiene practices, and following healthcare provider instructions are crucial components of managing mpox in addition to wearing appropriate PPE.

References
[1] https://netec.org/transmission-interrupted/back-to-basics-ppe-and-monkeypox/
[2] https://www.vumc.org/health-wellness/employee-ppe-information-mpox
[3] https://www.cdc.gov/poxvirus/mpox/clinicians/infection-control-healthcare.html
[4] https://www.cdc.gov/poxvirus/mpox/clinicians/infection-control-home.html
[5] https://www.cec.health.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/728148/infection-prevention-and-control-information-for-clinicians-mpox.pdf
[6] https://www.health.vic.gov.au/infectious-diseases/mpox-monkeypox
[7] https://www.health.wa.gov.au/Articles/J_M/Monkeypox
[8] https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/monkeypox