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Gothamist @Gothamist

Public health experts are pointing to past epidemics as examples to help explain why monkeypox isn't a sexually transmitted infection ⁠— at least not by the classic definition. (2/6) https://t.co/4MZlcZowXQ — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Aug. 9, 2022

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Gothamist @Gothamist

Anyone can get monkeypox, given it’s known to transmit via physical contact with bodily fluids or skin lesions that can form all over the body. But could the STD label help provide better care — since most cases have been linked to sexual activity? (1/6) https://t.co/4MZlcZowXQ — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Aug. 9, 2022

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“Sexually transmitted infections are defined as such because their primary route of transmission is sexual,” says Dr. Leslie Kantor said, meaning it is driven by sexual fluids or lesions on the genitals. Monkeypox is spread via skin-to-skin contact. (3/6) https://t.co/4MZlcZowXQ — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Aug. 9, 2022