Mpox and the Skin: Understanding the 2022 Outbreak - What You Need to Know

Learn about the 2022 mpox outbreak in this comprehensive 53-minute presentation from Mass General Hospital. Explore mpox virus transmission, signs and symptoms, skin care during and after infection, and treatment options. Discover the efforts to capture information on mpox cases through an MGH-associated registry to improve understanding of the disease process. Gain insights from experts Dr. Esther Freeman and Alexis Strahan on various aspects of mpox, including vaccination strategies, global context, and lessons learned. Understand the epidemic curve, holiday travel concerns, and efforts at Mass General to address the outbreak. Get valuable information on resources, PPE, and answers to common questions about mpox.

Introduction
Guest Speakers
Overview
What is Mpox
What is clade
The 2022 outbreak
Where are we now
How is Mpox transmitted
Signs and Symptoms
Skin lesion variations
Symptoms
Resolving Infection
Scarring
Skin Care
Different Vaccines
Older Vaccine
Take
Who does need a vaccine
Finding a vaccine location
Vaccine information
Treatment information
Next steps
PPE
Summary
Registry
Resources
Thank you
Questions
Rectal pain
Stretching vaccine supply
Is it free
Vaccine Access
Global Context
Lessons Learned
Efforts at Mass General
Cases in the US
Overall epidemic curve
Holiday travel
Holiday travel concerns
Final thoughts
Closing remarks