Do gay people spread monkey pox

Gay, bisexual men see monkeypox as threat, are critical of US response | Pew Research Center

While anyone can get monkeypox, the current outbreak is overwhelmingly affecting sexually active gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men. Anyone can get monkeypox, but in the latest outbreak, the virus is predominantly spreading among gay and bisexual men. Officials noted Monday that most of the people affected reported some level. A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine found that 98% of people diagnosed with the virus between April and June in more than a dozen countries identify as gay or bisexual.

According to emerging viruses specialist Yannick Simonin, anyone who has close physical contact with another person who has contracted monkeypox is at risk, regardless of their sexual. Some cases have been identified through sexual health clinics in communities of gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men. It is important to note that the risk of monkeypox is not limited to men who have sex with men.

Anyone who has close contact with someone who is infectious is at risk. Cary Funk is director of science and society research at Pew Research Center. Anyone can be infected by monkeypox. Many countries are offering vaccinations to sexually active gay and bisexual men who are at greatest risk of contracting the disease. Link copied.

Very few cases are linked to community transmission. But the person-to-person transmission that has been happening in countries outside western and Central Africa in recent weeks is new. Mr Sparrowhawk says people shouldn't be overly worried but if someone isn't feeling well and develops symptoms such as "fever, headache, swollen lymph glands and a rash" they should get in touch with their clinic for further advice.

In fact, people were least likely to prefer interventions tailored for sexual and gender minorities. How do I protect myself? Monkeypox spreads through close physical contact with an infected person. We are concerned about monkeypox in general, as a public threat. All this may explain why the virus is primarily spreading through networks of men who have sex with men.

Dating apps, such as Grindr, are also advising users about what to look out for. Read more: Metaphors matter: Why changing the name 'monkeypox' may help curb the discriminatory language used to discuss it. The vast majority of reported monkeypox cases have been among men who have sex with men. Vaccines Bisexuality Men who have sex with men Monkeypox Gay men. This is the largest ever global outbreak of the disease. However, in public health, honesty really is the best policy.

Condoms protect against sexually transmitted infections, but they do not prevent monkeypox being transmitted. Share Save. Survey respondents who describe themselves as gay or bisexual men are especially concerned about the monkeypox outbreak and offer a more negative appraisal of the U. From our analyses of this data, we learned a lot about how the public wants public health dollars to be spent and how their knowledge and bias shapes these preferences.

Link copied. But with most confirmed cases among men who have sex with men, doctors are encouraging this group to be particularly alert to symptoms.

Monkeypox: an expert explains what gay and bisexual men need to know

There is a theory that a return of demand for international travel since Covid lockdowns were eased could have played a part in the initial spread. While anyone can get monkeypox, the current outbreak is overwhelmingly affecting sexually active gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men.

The United States declared monkeypox a public health emergency on Aug. Monkeypox is from the same virus family as smallpox. The World Health Organization has declared the virus a global health emergency.