Mpox: A Review of the Poxvirus Previously Known as Monkeypox- Part 1: An Update on Mpox

Join this episode for a review about mpox and what’s been learned since the 2022 outbreak. What’s behind the name change? Can practically anyone become infected, or is it relatively isolated to a certain group of people? Is it easily spread from one person to another? What can we do? Join now to find out! ---This is episode 1  of the series: Mpox: A Review of the Poxvirus Previously Known as MonkeypoxSince the outbreak of mpox in 2022, we have learned much about this infectious and communicable poxvirus. Traditionally, many poxviruses were named in relation to animals in which the virus was observed. However, some stigmatizing concepts and language have been attributed to the name monkeypox. So, the name of the virus has been changed from monkeypox to mpox. Join this podcast to learn more about this viral disease now referred to as mpox: presentation, identification, transmission, testing, and overall concepts related to care. Note: This podcast was recorded in December 2022. In the rapidly evolving nature of the topic, bear in mind that some content may not remain current. Please check for updates.Nurses may be able to complete an accredited CE activity featuring content from this podcast and earn CE hours provided from Elite Learning by Colibri Healthcare. For more information, click here View Episode Show NotesView Episode Transcript Already an Elite Member? Login hereLearn more about CE Podcasts from Elite Learning by Colibri HealthcareView this podcast course on Elite Learning Series: Mpox: A Review of the Poxvirus Previously Known as Monkeypox