“Test-of-cure” follow-up testing recommendations are not established for monkeypox.
Coinfection rates of monkeypox with other STIs and HIV are extremely high — approximately 40% for person’s diagnosed with monkeypox are coinfected with another STI or HIV.
The CDC recommends that any person diagnosed with monkeypox, also be tested for other STI infections and HIV.
Coinfection of monkeypox and HIV is common. About 40% of monkeypox patients have HIV. Any persons diagnosed with monkeypox should also be tested for HIV. Coinfection of monkeypox and other STIs is also common. Approximately 40% of monkeypox patients have been diagnosed with another STI within the preceding year. Any persons diagnosed with monkeypox should also be tested for other STI infections. (CDC)