Mpox: Understanding the Epidemiology and the Potential Threat

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.

Dr Lim is employed as a medical lecturer and occupational health physician at the University of Malaya (UM).