Monkeypox: Epidemiology, preparedness and response for African outbreak contexts
Monkeypox: Epidemiology, preparedness and response for African outbreak contexts is organized by World Health Organization (WHO).
Overview:
Monkeypox mainly occurs in forested rural areas in central and Western Africa. Since the cessation of smallpox vaccination, the rising incidence of reported cases and outbreaks are raising concerns about the future spread of the disease. Despite higher risks in endemic areas, monkeypox remains under-recognized and underreported. Optimal supportive care is critical to improve the clinical course of monkeypox and avoid the most severe complications for persons affected.
Course Duration: Approximately 3 hours.
What you'll learn:
• Describe the monkeypox virus, the disease it causes, modes of transmission, ecology and geographical distribution;
• Describe the clinical presentation of monkeypox, diagnostic tests and appropriate handling and shipment of biological specimens;
• Describe treatment and care of patients and infection prevention and control practices;
• Explain how to conduct a monkeypox outbreak investigation and mount an effective response; and
• Explain how to mount an effective response to a monkeypox outbreak.
Course Contents:
Module 1: Introduction to monkeypox:
This module gives an overview of the monkeypox virus and ecology, the human disease it causes and modes of transmission, its geographic distribution, and an introduction to prevention and response.
Module 2: Clinical diagnosis, surveillance and laboratory investigation:
By the end of this module, you should be able to: describe monkeypox disease, differentiate it from chickenpox and measles, and provide a case definition; list the best specimens for monkeypox diagnosis, and explain how these are collected, packaged, and transported; and compare diagnostic methods and describe laboratory biosafety standards.
Module 3: Case management and infection prevention and control:
By the end of this module, you should be able to: describe clinical complications and sequelae of monkeypox and how to care for patients; and describe appropriate infection prevention and control measures.
Module 4: Outbreak management:
By the end of this module, you should be able to: explain the purpose and steps of a monkeypox outbreak investigation; and explain how to mount an effective response to a monkeypox outbreak.