Overview

This module will take approximately 30 minutes to complete and includes the following elements. 

• Background
  • What is meant by mpox virus (MPXV).
  • What is meant by HCID.
  • Transmission.
  • Timeline and prevalence.
  • Prognosis.
• Diagnosis
  • Signs and symptoms.
  • Assessment.
  • Definitions of possible and probable cases.
• Management
  • How to manage people with suspected MPXV in primary care.
  • Diagnostic testing.
  • De-isolation.
  • Management of close contacts.
  • Vaccination.
• A case study
• An optional quiz to assess your learning from the course
• An audit suggestion
• A list of useful links and resources for further reading

Goals

During this course you will learn:

• What is meant by mpox virus.
• What is meant by HCID.
• About transmission.
• About the prevalence.
• About the prognosis.
• About the signs and symptoms.
• How to assess people with suspected MPXV.
• How to manage people with suspected MPXV.
• How to manage close contacts.
• How to prevent MPXV.

Topics covered