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Jun 2022
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Monkeypox 101: Effect in Pregnancy and B...

DR. CHAPA’S CLINICAL PEARLS
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This is your crash course into all things “Monkeypox”. Data for this podcast comes from the CDC, WHO, and the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Information is moving fast and we’re here to keep you evidence-based. How does Monkeypox affect pregnancy? When is a C-Section indicated? What are the treatments available? And what about the 2 vaccin ... Show More
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