Mpox

Mpox disproportionately impacts gay, bisexual, and/or men who have sex with men (GBMSM) and their close/intimate contacts.

It is a notifiable infectious disease.

This short course will cover:

• Characteristics of Clade I and Clade II mpox 
• Presentation
• An approach to assessment and management
• Post-exposure prophylaxis and vaccination

Acknowledgements

This content has been developed by Dr Danuta Amelung, BHB, MbChB, FRNZCGP, AFRACMA, Dip. Paed, PGCertWHlth, PGDipTrvMed in November 2024, with expert review from Dr Jeannie Oliphant, Clinical Director of the Auckland Sexual Health Regional Service.