Will Mpox move from a public health emergency to my clinical practice? Am I and my staff at risk? Prof Jean Maritz, Clinical Virologist, presents real-time data on the Mpox situation in South Africa; discussing with host, Dr Rust Theron, Physician, the recognition, and diagnosis of Mpox, its treatment and key actions to prevent further infections in the clinic/hospital and the community.

You will gain an understanding of:

• 1. To understand the presentation and spread of mpox
  2. To understand the prevention of spread of mpox
  3. To understand management principles of patients with mpox
  4. To understand the available treatment for and prevention of mpox

Prof. Jean Maritz
Extraordinary Associate Professor in Medical Virology at Stellenbosch University and the Chief Operating Officer (North) at PathCare

He earned his MBChB from Stellenbosch University in 2005 and holds an MSc(Med) cum laude from the University of Cape Town (2009), an FC Path (SA) in Virology (2012), and an MMed (Virol Path) cum laude from Stellenbosch University (2013). Prof. Maritz is a recognized leader in HIV diagnostics and a former member of the WHO Technical Consultation Group for HIV testing, contributing significantly to advancements in early infant diagnosis and virology research. His career spans various leadership roles, including clinical virologist and coordinator of clinical virology at PathCare, and his research has led to numerous publications and international presentations in virology.