Is monkeypox spread by gay people

Symptoms are also accompanied by a rash that appears in blisters on the face, genitals, the chest and back, and on the hands and feet. Some people also experience very painful sores in the mouth or inside the bottom. For most people, the disease usually resolves within two to three weeks.

Monkeypox and gay men: Separating stigma from health advice

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.

Monkeypox: Why are gay and bisexual men more affected?

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