Monkeypox is a viral zoonosis (a virus transmitted to humans from animals) with symptoms similar to those seen in the past in smallpox patients, although it is clinically less severe. Monkeypox virus is transmitted from one person to another by close contact with lesions, body fluids, respiratory droplets and contaminated materials such as bedding. The World Health Organization (WHO) has determined that the multi-country outbreak of monkeypox constitutes a Public Health Emergency of International Concern.
Today on Doctors on Air, Join Dr. Pamela and Guests: Dr. Bamidele Mutiu, Consultant Medical Microbiologist LASUTH & Director Lagos State Biobank and Dr. Alero Roberts, 2nd Vice Chairman, Association of Public Health Physicians Lagos State as they discuss Monkeypox on the program.
