Mpox: Epidemiology, preparedness & response for African outbreak contexts
Describe the monkeypox virus, the disease it causes, modes of transmission, ecology & geographical distribution; Describe the clinical presentation of monkeypox, diagnostic tests & appropriate handling & shipment of biological specimens; Describe treatment & care of patients & infection prevention and control practices; Explain how to conduct a monkeypox outbreak investigation & mount an effective response; & Explain how to mount an effective response to a monkeypox outbreak
The content & scope of this course on mpox have been tailored for outbreaks in African countries. The course material was last updated in 2021 & may not reflect most recent WHO guidance issued for the multi-country outbreak in 2022 & the recent upsurge of mpox in the African region in 2024.
Mpox: Epidemiology, preparedness & response for African outbreak contexts
Describe the monkeypox virus, the disease it causes, modes of transmission, ecology & geographical distribution; Describe the clinical presentation of monkeypox, diagnostic tests & appropriate handling & shipment of biological specimens; Describe treatment & care of patients & infection prevention and control practices; Explain how to conduct a monkeypox outbreak investigation & mount an effective response; & Explain how to mount an effective response to a monkeypox outbreak
The content & scope of this course on mpox have been tailored for outbreaks in African countries. The course material was last updated in 2021 & may not reflect most recent WHO guidance issued for the multi-country outbreak in 2022 & the recent upsurge of mpox in the African region in 2024.
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