Monkeypox (MPV) Information
Monkeypox (MPV) is a disease that can cause flu-like symptoms and a rash. Anyone, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, who has been in close, personal contact with someone who has monkeypox is at risk. Human-to-human transmission of monkeypox virus occurs by direct contact with lesions or infected body fluids, or from exposure to respiratory secretions during prolonged face-to-face contact. A person is considered to be infectious until there is full healing of the rash with the formation of a fresh layer of skin.
- About Monkeypox
- How It Spreads
- Signs and Symptoms
- Prevention
- What to Do If You Are Sick
- Treatment
- Vaccination
For more information please visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Process for Absence Reporting and Return to Campus
Students and employees who have been tested or diagnosed with Monkeypox (MPV) by a medical provider are expected to notify the Dean of Students or Human Resources and isolate as directed. University Housing residents are expected to return to their permanent address during their isolation period. Limited isolation and quarantine space are available for students who have extenuating circumstances that prevent them from returning home or to their permanent residence.
Students
- Students will notify the Dean of Students, via Deanofstudents@siue.edu, that they have been tested for MPV (Monkeypox).
- The Dean of Students will direct the student to notify their faculty about their absence.
- The Dean of Students will also notify faculty and the Director of Housing (if needed).
- Students are required to request medical documentation be sent to the Dean of Students from their medical provider before they will be permitted to return to campus.
Employees
- Employees will notify Human Resources that they have been tested for MPV (Monkeypox). Human Resources contacts are Bonnie Brueggemann (bbruegg@siue.edu) and Summer Murphy (summurp@siue.edu).
- Human Resources will direct the employee to notify their supervisor about their absence.
- Employees are required to submit medical documentation to Human Resources to be cleared to return to work.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Illinois Department of Public Health - Monkeypox (MPV) FAQ
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Monkeypox (MPV) FAQ
