ID4U Episode 10 Mpox Part 1

ID4U - Infectious Disease Podcasts for Users of the CMES pro... by Jessica Pelletier

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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infectious diseaseemergency medicinetropical medicineFOAMedFOAMmpox