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Updated in line with HCID derogation of Clade II MPXV (monkeypox virus). Added new section on cleaning and decontamination.

Updated strategic aims.

Updated text about evidence of pre-symptomatic transmission.

Updated to reflect the change in monkeypox clade nomenclature.

Amended in line with introduction of highly probable case definition.

Updated to reflect changes in management of contacts of a confirmed case of monkeypox.

Updated guidance, including information on using a condom after recovering from infection.

Updated to reflect HCID derogation of the current outbreak of monkeypox, and changes to active monitoring of contacts.

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