The Philippine Society for Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, Inc., or PSMID, is the country’s leading professional association of specialists in infectious diseases and microbiology. From its humble beginnings, it became a national resource of expertise in the discipline, not only on issues about professional standards, but also on infectious disease concerns of public health importance. Among its ranks are members who are the pillars of the subspecialty in the Philippines – eminent practitioners of national and international stature, and stars in the academe.
To be a globally-recognized and respected leader and authority dedicated to saving lives and reducing the burden of infectious diseases in the country.
We are a society of physicians primarily committed to respond to the health care needs of the Filipino people in the management, prevention and control of infectious diseases with the highest standards of care.
Dr. Jemelyn Garcia, FPCP, FPSMID
Dr. Maria Sonia Salamat, FPCP, FPSMID
Dr. Marja B. Buensalido, FPCP, FPSMID
Dr. Emmerson Gale Vista, FPDS
Dr. Clarisse Garcia-Mendoza, FPDS
Dr. Kingbherly L. Li, FPCP, FPSMID
Dr. Yvette Silubrico, FPCP, FPSMID
Dr. Chatie Olasiman, FPCP, FPSMID
Dr. Ma. Charmian Hufano, FPCP, FPSMID
Dr. Mitzie Lou Osabel, FPCP, FPSMID
Dr. Janice C. Caoili, FPCP, FPSMID
The Philippine Society for Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (PSMID) Guidance on the Management of Mpox, Ver. 1 provides the basic and most updated information on management of patients confirmed with mpox.
This guidance complements the mpox recommendations of the DOH (Updated Interim Guidelines on the Prevention, Detection, and Management of MPOX, by Department of Health, August 26, 2024, Department Memorandum 2024-0306) and PHICS-PHICNA (Interim Guidelines on the Prevention and Control of Monkeypox version 1).
The antivirals, immunoglobulin and vaccines discussed below are not available locally. In our local situation, we should maximize supportive care for mpox cases.