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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

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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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All that said, sexual health precautions — such as wearing condoms and limiting partners — can help tame monkeypox and its outcomes. Sexual health clinics have been at the forefront of the outbreak response and may need more resources. (4/6) https://t.co/4MZlcZowXQ — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Aug. 9, 2022