Episode notes
Dr. Jessica Pelletier speaks with Ambrose Ndabahwerize, a nurse working in Uganda, regarding his first-hand experience working with mpox patients in a resource-limited setting.
Take-Home Points:
- Most cases of mpox are non-severe
- Treatment of mpox is primarily supportive
- Community education, isolation of suspected cases, and proper PPE access are key for preventing the spread of disease
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Keywords
infectious diseaseemergency medicinetropical medicineFOAMedFOAMmpox