Monkeypox

The first ever live webinar on the monkeypox virus The live webinar will be hosted by Dr. Michael O'Brien, Chief Scientist at Biofuel, and Dr. James Crowe, Director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research at the University of Minnesota. We'll be discussing What is monkeypox? How does it spread? How common is it? How deadly is it?  What are the challenges with treating this disease? Who should attend? All healthcare providers, public health officials, laboratory scientists, epidemiologists, veterinarians, and others who are interested in this disease.

The webinar will be held on Thursday, October 17th at 1 0 pm EST. There will be a 15-minute QA session at the end of the presentation. Please register here:

The monkeypox virus is a deadly disease that can be transmitted from animals to humans. The virus is a member of the pox virus family, which includes smallpox and camelpox. The virus is transmitted through direct contact with an infected animal's secretions, such as through bites or scratches. Monkeypox virus disease can be fatal in up to 30 of cases, with death occurring within 7 days of onset of symptoms. The virus is highly contagious and can be transmitted through respiratory droplets and contact with infected bodily fluids. The virus can also be transmitted from an infected pregnant woman to her unborn child. The World Health Organization WHO has classified monkeypox as a Category A Priority Pathogen and recommends that countries develop national plans for its outbreak

The Monkey Pox Virus Monkeypox virus is a smallpox-like disease that affects monkeys. It is transmitted from monkey to monkey through bites and scratches.

> The virus can also be spread from human to human through close contact, such as in healthcare settings or during a bioterrorism attack. The virus causes a rash and fever in the infected, but the symptoms are mild and usually last less than two weeks. The virus is not very contagious among people, but healthcare workers who care for infected patients can become infected. The World Health Organization WHO has reported more than 300 cases of monkeypox in Africa since 1999.

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