Does monkeypox infect more men who have sex with men? Stigma should be avoided

Cases of monkeypox among men who have sex with men (MSM) have been recurrent, but experts fear there is no community stigma.

According to Folha de S. Paulo, the disease caused by the Monkeypox virus was already common among men during previous outbreaks in 2003, but now what intrigues experts is that most of those infected belong to the male community. having sex with other men.

According to the British Health Security Agency, since May 26, 152 patients infected with monkeypox have responded to information about sexual practices. Of these, 151 admitted to having had relations with other men. Despite research, the hypothesis remains open since the disease is easily transmitted by close contact with respiratory secretions.

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