New Streamlined Process to Provide Tecovirimat (TPOXX) for Treatment of Monkeypox

• Reduced number of case report forms from 6 forms (17 pages) to 2 forms (6 pages) 
• Changed all patient assessments to virtual (via telemedicine) or in-person
• Reduced required assessment and follow-up visit to 3 time points that could be done via telemedicine visits.
• Patients would be assessed prior to treatment, once during the 14-day therapy, and once after completion of treatment.
• No longer require photos of lesions
• All laboratory sample testing and monitoring parameters are optional with suggestions on when to consider performing them. For example:
• Pharmacokinetic and serum samples are no longer required. 
• Clinical laboratory parameters (hematology, chemistry, and urinalysis parameters) are no longer required 
• Required safety reporting by clinicians and healthcare facilities will focus on serious adverse events only and should be reported by filling out a MedWatch form and returning to CDC via email (regaffairs@cdc.gov)
• Added clarification on syringe pumps for IV infusions and duration of infusion.
• Clinicians can start treatment upon obtaining informed consent. All paperwork can be completed and submitted after starting treatment.

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