MONKEYPOX IS NOT A 'GAY DISEASE' - HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOWDr Ranj Singh on the signs, symptoms, and why recent diagnoses appear to be disproportionately among men who have sex with men (MSM).Just as we get to grips with one global infectious scourge, another one seems to rear its head. Monkeypox has captured the attention of the world, with a lot of worrying speculation and misinformation doing the rounds. So how much of a threat is it, and why is it so concerning for the gay community? Here’s the lowdown on what we know so far… Despite the apparent alarm, monkeypox is actually nothing new. It was first identified in 1958 and normally exists in animals (e.g. rodents, dogs, squirrels). However, it can spread to humans through close contact. One of the first cases was identified in 1970 in Zaire, Africa. Since then, it’s been grumbling along in the background with outbreaks mainly in Africa. As it doesn’t usually transmit from person-to-person easily, these outbreaks have been on a relatively localised scale. |
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