A NON-endemic spread of monkeypox has been reported in multiple countries – a phenomenon that has never happened before. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization are developing plans for potential outbreaks – what are the 101s on this disease for healthcare providers?

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Most cases of monkeypox are self-limiting, but death rates up to 10% have been reported, particularly in children and immunosuppressed patients. Treatment options for monkeypox exist but have not been evaluated in large studies to prove efficacy or safety.

Show Segments
00:00 – Introductions
01:24 – Monkeypox Background
08:29 – Monkeypox Presentation
09:32 – Combating & Treating Monkeypox
21:21 – Closing Remarks

Host
Geoff Wall, PharmD, BCPS, FCCP, CGP
Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Drake University
Internal Medicine/Critical Care, UnityPoint Health

References and resources:

• CDC. Monkeypox and Smallpox Vaccine Guidance.
• WHO. Multi-country monkeypox outbreaks in non-endemic countries.
• Clinical features and management of human monkeypox: a retrospective observational study in the UK.

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Continuing Education Information:
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe the symptoms and signs of monkeypox
2. Discuss current status of vaccines against monkeypox in the US

0.05 CEU | 0.5 Hrs
ACPE UAN: 0107-0000-22-276-H01-P
Initial release date: 07/25/22
Expiration date: 07/25/2023
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