MPOX IN PRIMARY HEALTH CARE IN BRAZIL: A SCOPING REVIEW ON SURVEILLANCE, DIAGNOSIS, MANAGEMENT, AND GAPS IN THE SUS RESPONSE

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https://doi.org/10.66104/hq9p9c76

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Mpox, Primary Health Care, Health Surveillance, Family Health Strategy, Scoping Review

Abstract

Objective: to map and synthesize evidence on the role of Primary Health Care (PHC) in surveillance, early diagnosis, clinical management, isolation guidance, referral, health education, and professional training related to mpox, with emphasis on the Brazilian context. Method: exploratory scoping review developed in accordance with Joanna Briggs Institute guidance and structured according to PRISMA-ScR. Searches were carried out in national and international databases and complemented by gray literature, with an initial retrieval of 1,000 records and final inclusion of 80 studies and documents. Results: only four studies directly addressed Brazil, revealing a major gap regarding the role of the Family Health Strategy. The literature indicates that PHC can support early detection, triage, reporting, isolation guidance, outpatient management of mild cases, health education, and coordination with other levels of care; however, important barriers persist, including limited access to molecular diagnosis, lack of PHC-specific protocols, stigma, territorial inequalities, and insufficient training. Conclusion: mpox requires more explicit incorporation into Brazilian PHC workflows, with stronger surveillance, continuing education, integration with referral services, and development of tailored operational protocols.

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Author Biographies

  • Fernando Deungaro De Mendonca, Universidade Brasil

    Mestrando em Ciências Ambientais pela Universidade Brasil -UB

  • Patrícia Michelassi Carrinho Aureliano, Universidade Brasil

    Doutora em Engenharia Biomédica pela Universidade Brasil

  • Ana Paula de Lima , Universidade Brasil

    Mestranda em Engenharia Biomédica pela Universidade Brasil -UB

  • Evelise Pires Cogo Simão, UNIP

    Doutora em Enfermagem pela Unesp de Botucatu e Docente no curso de Enfermagem da Universidade Paulista (UNIP) Araçatuba

  • Vanessa Dias de Oliveira Justi, Universidade Brasil

    Doutoranda em engenharia Biomédica pela Universidade Brasil -UB

  • Livia Moreira da Silva, Universidade Brasil

    Mestre em Ciências Ambientais pela Universidade Brasil - UB

  • Ana Elisa Pereira da Silva , Universidade Brasil

    Mestre em Ciências Ambientais pela Universidade Brasil -UB

  • Tharinne Oliveira Silva Cavalheiro, Universidade Brasil

    Mestre em Ciências ambientais pela Universidade Brasil -UB

  • Valter Mariano dos Santos Junior , Universidade Federal de São Carlos - UFSCAR

    Doutor em Ciências pela Universidade Federal de São Carlos - UFSCAR

  • Nicezia Vilela Junqueira Franqueiro, Universidade Brasil

    Doutora em Engenharia Biomédica pela Universidade Brasil -UB

  • Luana Biancardini, Universidade Brasil

    Acadêmica de medicina pela Universidade Brasil - UB

  • Nínive Xisto de Souza , Instituto Master de Ensino Presidente Antônio Carlos - IMEPAC

    Graduanda em Medicina pelo Instituto Master de Ensino Presidente Antônio Carlos - IMEPAC

  • Thaisa Silva de Sousa, UNOESTE

    Doutora em Ciências Ambientais pela UNOESTE

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2026-04-11

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MPOX IN PRIMARY HEALTH CARE IN BRAZIL: A SCOPING REVIEW ON SURVEILLANCE, DIAGNOSIS, MANAGEMENT, AND GAPS IN THE SUS RESPONSE. (2026). REMUNOM, 13(06), 1-35. https://doi.org/10.66104/hq9p9c76