World Health Organization (WHO) warns of disease monkey pox which is in the spotlight of the world can be transmitted through sexual intercourse. Most cases of monkeypox occur in patients identified as gender LGBT.
In some cases, the WHO said, transmission of monkeypox was identified through sexual health clinics among the gay, bisexual community and men who have sex with the same sex.
“Several cases have been identified through sexual health clinics in the community of gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men,” the statement said. WHO for the LGBT community.
“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 infected is at risk (of contracting),” the agency added.
WHO said the disease, called monkeypox, was widespread in several countries where the virus was previously not commonly found, especially in Europe.
“Some of these cases were found in the community of gay, bisexual and men who have sex with men. Transgender and gender-diverse people may also be more susceptible to this outbreak,” the WHO statement said.
Symptoms include:
– Rash with blisters on face, hands, feet, eyes, mouth and/or genitals
– Fever
– Swollen lymph nodes
– Headache
-Muscle ache
-Weak
The WHO says monkeypox can be spread through close skin-to-skin contact during sex, including kissing, touching, oral sex and penetration with someone who has symptoms. Avoid close contact with anyone who has symptoms, the WHO says.
“Stigmatizing people because of disease is never okay. Anyone can get or transmit monkeypox, regardless of their sexuality,” the WHO said.
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