Monkeypox: Public Health Emergency of International Concern

Explore the global health implications of monkeypox in this informative 15-minute video by Dr. John Campbell. Learn about the virus classification, transmission methods, and recent outbreaks, including the 2022 global outbreak and the emergence of Clade 1b in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Understand the differences between Clade I and Clade II, their endemic regions, and severity levels. Discover how monkeypox spreads through close contact, including sexual transmission, and the duration of the infectious period. Examine the risk factors for severe disease, potential animal-to-human transmission, and available vaccine options. Gain insights from WHO and CDC resources on this public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC) and its impact across multiple countries.