Why are gay men vulnerable to monkeypox

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: Why are gay and bisexual men more affected?

What is Monkeypox? Available now on BBC iPlayer. Gay and bisexual people were subject to stigma and homophobia following the Aids crisis in the s and s. Doctors and charities are keen to ensure this isn't repeated with monkeypox and are concerned it could also prevent others from realising they might have the virus.

Monkeypox and gay men: Separating stigma from health advice

Eventually, the virus could be transmitted from humans to animals and evolve into a retro-zoonosis. Simonin said, advising affected people to avoid contact with pets. Marie Maison. Translation of an original article published in French on lemonde. Nous vous conseillons de modifier votre mot de passe.

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