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The Virginia Department of Health\u2019s <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/monkeypox\/vdh-monkeypox-fact-sheet\/\">mpox fact sheet<\/a><\/span><\/span> features medical images of diverse skin tones to enhance healthcare professionals\u2019 ability to recognize mpox symptoms in all patients.<\/p>\n<p>In a 2022 study, Buonsenso et al. found that 74% of surveyed healthcare professionals reported using training materials featuring predominantly white skin, and only 5% felt confident diagnosing skin conditions across all skin tones. Inclusive training materials like this not only build diagnostic confidence but also advance equitable care for diverse communities.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Want to Learn More?<\/strong>\u00a0Access the VDH <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/monkeypox\/vdh-monkeypox-fact-sheet\/\">mpox fact sheet<\/a><\/span><\/span>\u00a0for practical guidance on prevention, symptoms, and treatment. 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