SDPA Webinar: Monkeypox Made Easy

Course Description

Monkeypox continues to spread around the world, especially in the United States. Considering that this viral illness typically presents with cutaneous signs and symptoms, it is imperative that all dermatological clinicians know certain key facts about it. We will review, in depth, the pathogenesis, transmission, diagnosis and therapy of monkeypox, with emphasis on those aspects relevant to dermatology.

At the conclusion of this session, participants will:

• Identify the monkeypox virus in proper relationship to other orthopoxviridae.
• Understand methods of transmission of monkeypox virus.
• Identify individuals at high epidemiologic risk for monkeypox.
• Integrate vaccine and antiviral drugs in the management of monkeypox infection.

CME Credits

This activity has been reviewed by the AAPA Review Panel and is compliant with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 1AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval is valid from 9/13/2022 to 9/13/2024. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

*NOTE: The CME for this webinar has expired. 

Webinar recorded live on September 13, 2022