Current knowledge of human Mpox viral infection among healthcare workers in Cameroon calls for capacity-strengthening for pandemic preparedness

Current knowledge of human Mpox viral infection among healthcare workers in Cameroon calls for capacity-strengthening for pandemic preparedness

IntroductionAn increased incidence of human Monkeypox (Mpox) cases was recently observed worldwide, including in Cameroon. To ensure efficient preparedness and interventions in the health system, we sought to assess the knowledge of Mpox's transmission, prevention, and response among healthcare...

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Main Authors: Alex Durand Nka, Yagai Bouba, Joseph Fokam, Aude Christelle Ka'e, Jeremiah Efakika Gabisa, Nadia Mandeng, Delors Jacques Toumansie Mfonkou, Chenwi Collins Ambe, Marie-Laure Mballa Mpouel, Tatiana Djikeussi, Boris Kevin Tchounga, Derrick Tambe Ayuk Ngwese, Debimeh Njume, Sonia Emmanuelle Mbala Nomo, Ezechiel Ngoufack Jagni Semengue, Armand Tiotsia Tsapi, Bernadette Bomgning Fokou, Ingrid Koster Simo Kamdem, Michel Carlos Tommo Tchouaket, Désiré Takou, Willy Pabo, Samuel Martin Sosso, Erick Tandi, Linda Esso, Georges Alain Etoundi Mballa, Anne-Cecile Zoung-Kanyi Bissek, Halle-Ekane Gregory Edie, Nicaise Ndembi, Vittorio Colizzi, Carlo-Federico Perno, Alexis Ndjolo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2024-03-01
Series:Frontiers in Public Health
Subjects:
monkeypox (Mpox)
knowledge
healthcare workers
emerging pathogens
Cameroon
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2024.1288139/full

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