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The Challenges of Containing the Monkeypox Outbreak
03:03 - 11:13 (08:10)
The US has various tools at its disposal to control the monkeypox outbreak, including a vaccine against smallpox that works against monkeypox, but doctors' difficulties in identifying the symptoms hinder the prompt testing of patients, delaying the diagnosis.
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Despite having a vaccine for monkeypox and access to testing, doctors in the US misdiagnosed patients due to a lack of knowledge and resources, making the outbreak harder to contain.
03:03 - 09:28 (06:25)
Monkeypox
Summary
Despite having a vaccine for monkeypox and access to testing, doctors in the US misdiagnosed patients due to a lack of knowledge and resources, making the outbreak harder to contain.
ChapterThe Challenges of Containing the Monkeypox Outbreak
EpisodeHow Monkeypox Went From Containable to Crisis
PodcastThe Daily
The slow vaccine rollout makes the investigational drug, not approved for monkeypox, even more urgent in the gay community where vaccines have been running out super quickly.
09:28 - 11:13 (01:45)
Investigational drug
Summary
The slow vaccine rollout makes the investigational drug, not approved for monkeypox, even more urgent in the gay community where vaccines have been running out super quickly. Prioritization of only the sickest of patients has been a factor due to its investigational status.