Surveillance of Mpox Cases Attending Sexual Health Services in England (SOMASS): design, implementation and initial findings from the SOMASS data collection tool, 2022.

Hannah CharlesMateo ProchazkaJudith MurrayUkhsa Sexual Health Liaison GroupSuneeta SoniLewis HaddowKatie BeetsVictoria PilkingtonNicola LowSophie CandfieldRachael JonesTanya BleikerClaire DewsnapMatt PhillipsDavid Phillips

Published in: Sexually transmitted infections (2023)

We demonstrate multidisciplinary and responsive working to develop a robust data collection tool, which improved surveillance and strengthened the knowledge base. The SOMASS tool will allow data collection if mpox resurges in England. The model for developing the tool can be adapted to facilitate the preparedness and response to future STI outbreaks.

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