Factsheet for Reporters on Monkeypox (Mpox) and the LGBTQ
While anyone can get monkeypox, the current outbreak is overwhelmingly affecting sexually active gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men. Monkeypox is a rare disease caused by infection with mpox monkeypox virus. It was first discovered in
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Monkeypox (mpox) has disproportionately affected gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (MSM); the percentage of MSM with immunity due to vaccination or infection varies among jurisdictions. The global monkeypox outbreak is primarily being driven by sex between men, according to the first major peer-reviewed paper to analyze a large set of cases of the virus. The outbreak, which epidemiologists believe initially began in mid-spring gatherings of gay and bisexual men in Europe, has since alarmed such experts by ballooning to nearly 16, cases worldwide. 
CDC Monkeypox Guidance Failing Gay Men
Black and Hispanic men are disproportionately represented in cases, with 54% of monkeypox cases occurring in this population. Forty-one percent of cases were in white males. Cases among Black American males are also trending upwards. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. Emily D.
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Monkeypox cases reach 7,500 in US; 99% of cases in males
On June 1, the CDC issued a new case definition that informs medical providers how to diagnose the virus. A CDC statement released May 18 says “anyone can spread monkeypox, regardless of sexual orientation,” while also noting the current tracking suggests “gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men make up a high number of cases.”. Chloe Orkin receives funding from Gilead Sciences, Viiv Healthcare, Astra Zeneca, Merck Sharpe and Dohme and Janssen for advisory boards, lectureships, travel scholarships and I have also received research grants from the same companies to my institution. Since early May, more than 23, cases of monkeypox have been reported worldwide.
Potential for Recurrent Mpox Outbreaks Among Gay, Bisexual
The global monkeypox outbreak is primarily being driven by sex between men, according to the first major peer-reviewed paper to analyze a large set of cases of the virus. 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. Men who describe themselves as gay or bisexual are also more likely to say they have received or intend to get a monkeypox vaccine. 61% of U.S. Adults Are Concerned About Monkeypox
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates about million men who have sex with men face the biggest threat from monkeypox right now. . Gay, bisexual men see monkeypox as threat, are critical of US
Gay or bisexual men (83%) are more likely than straight men (67%) to see the monkeypox outbreak as at least a minor threat to U.S. public health. About three-quarters of gay or bisexual men (74%) also say that the monkeypox outbreak is at least a minor threat to their personal health, compared with 42% of straight men. . CDC estimates 1.7 million gay and bisexual men face highest
All but one case occurred among men, and many were among gay and bisexual men. No one is known to have died in the current outbreak. How is monkeypox spread? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Monkeypox spreads between people primarily through direct contact with infectious sores, scabs, or body fluids. .