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Mpox- The Virus, Transmission and Treatment - John Rizk
Episode 452

Mpox- The Virus, Transmission and Treatment - John Rizk

Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta · Colabra

November 30, 202436m 18s

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Show Notes

In this episode of the Talking Biotech podcast, Kevin Folta interviews John Rizk, a pharmacist and epidemiologist, about M-Pox (formerly known as monkeypox). They discuss the emergence of M-Pox, its characteristics, transmission, symptoms, and recovery. The conversation also covers risk factors, diagnosis, vaccination strategies, treatment options, and the importance of health equity in access to vaccines. John emphasizes the need for more research and randomized control trials to better understand and manage M-Pox.

Topics

M-Poxmonkeypoxepidemiologyvaccinationtreatmentpublic healthzoonotic diseaseshealth equityinfectious diseases