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University of Malaya

Mpox: Understanding the Epidemiology and the Potential Threat

University of Malaya via FutureLearn

Overview

Understand the epidemiology of monkeypox

Monkeypox (mpox) is a rare infectious disease that can be passed from person to person.

On this two-week course, you’ll learn how to protect yourself and others as you explore the epidemiology, clinical symptoms, signs, and prevention of monkeypox.

You’ll gain an understanding of the emergence of mpox before exploring the potential of this disease becoming a pandemic.

Learn to identify monkeypox symptoms

As you learn more about the mpox virus, you’ll explore the signs and symptoms of the disease and how it differs from chickenpox, smallpox, and measles.

You’ll understand the routes of transmission and the incubation and infectious period before identifying high-risk groups.

Explore monkeypox prevention and control strategies

To help protect yourself and others, you’ll learn key prevention and control strategies. This includes workplace procedures and travel advice.

Finally, you’ll learn to address the stigma surrounding the virus to ensure mpox messaging is clear but non-judgemental.

Learn from the experts at Universiti Malaya

Throughout the course, you’ll be guided by educators from Universiti Malaya, experts in the area of epidemiology.

With their guidance, you’ll finish the course with a solid understanding of the monkeypox virus and how to protect yourself and others.

This course is designed for anyone interested in learning more about monkeypox.

It will be particularly useful for health personnel responsible for the prevention and control of monkeypox.

Syllabus

  • Epidemiology of Mpox
    • Course Overview
    • Understand the emergence of monkeypox
  • Mpox Disease
    • Differentiate Mpox, chickenpox, smallpox and measles
    • Describe routes of transmission
    • Describe prevention and control strategies
    • Course wrap up

Taught by

Rafdzah Zaki

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