Why is monkey pox spreading in gay communities

Read the topline document for additional details. Nearly three-quarters of U. This compares with roughly one-third of U. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends vaccination against monkeypox for those who have been in close contact with someone who has monkeypox; for men who have sex with men; and for those who have had sex with multiple partners in recent weeks, among other considerations.

New York's gay community mobilizes against monkeypox

Mpox is a rare disease caused by infection. Mpox was discovered in and resurfaced in May in several countries where it is not endemic, including the United States. The virus spreads through direct skin-to-skin contact with an infected individual; contact with contaminated objects, fabrics, or surfaces; or, occasionally, contact with respiratory secretions from an infected individual.

Monkeypox: Why are gay and bisexual men more affected?

Alex Sparrowhawk, from the trust's health improvement team, says they're worried people might mistakenly regard monkeypox as a so-called gay disease and says everyone needs to be aware of the signs and symptoms. Jaime Garcia-Iglesias, a sociologist at the University of Edinburgh who has studied how Aids and Covid affected certain communities, says there's a "significant risk" that the stigma "comes to the surface again" and might stop people from seeking the help they need.

Monkeypox and gay men: Separating stigma from health advice

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