CLEAN : 'Severe' pain: a New Yorker's experience of monkeypox

The video discusses the speaker's experience with monkeypox, detailing symptoms, treatment, and recovery. It highlights the challenges faced in accessing healthcare and the frustration with government response. The speaker also addresses the impact on the LGBTQ+ community and the need for better public health measures.

What is a common characteristic of monkeypox lesions as described by the narrator?

• They are flat and smooth.

• They have a raised bump with an indentation.

• They are painless and do not itch.

• They are only found on the face.

What is a requirement for taking the monkeypox medication mentioned in the video?

• It must be taken with a glass of water.

• It should be taken on an empty stomach.

• It must be taken with a fatty meal.

• It should be taken only once a day.

What motivated the narrator to become more involved with patients?

• A family member's illness.

• A recent medical conference.

• Their experience with monkeypox treatment.

• A new job opportunity.

How did the narrator initially suspect they might have monkeypox?

• They had a sudden loss of taste and smell.

• They experienced severe headaches.

• They had a persistent cough.

• They developed flu-like symptoms and spots.

What was one of the main challenges the narrator faced during their monkeypox illness?

• Traveling to a different city for treatment.

• Dealing with a lack of information about the disease.

• Finding a doctor who could diagnose them.

• Managing severe pain without medication.

What is the narrator's main criticism of the public health response to the monkeypox outbreak?

• The limited number of healthcare professionals.

• The lack of public awareness campaigns.

• The slow mobilization of vaccine resources.

• The high cost of treatment.

According to the narrator, why might the monkeypox outbreak have been initially under-prioritized?

• There were no available treatments.

• It was believed to be a seasonal illness.

• It was not considered a serious disease.

• It was affecting a small segment of the population.