With misinformation being spread left and right and smallpox numbers on the rise, it’s more important than ever to know the truth. Dr. FaucicThe nation’s top infectious disease expert, pointed to misconceptions about the virus that are growing nationally with The Shade Room on Wednesday.
Monkeypox was first identified in May, with several cases reported. That number grew exponentially three months later, with 1,100 cases recorded. Places like California, New York, New York City and San Francisco have declared states of emergency.
Dr. Fauci explains the spread of monkeypox among men
In the US, we have over 11,000 reported cases. Currently, it’s mostly more than 98% or so among men who have sex with men, almost certainly because the virus has introduced itself into the sex networks of gay men. Especially when people have sex with anonymous partners with people they’ve never met.
Misconceptions and how you can stay safe
Although monkeypox is spread by skin-to-skin contact between a specific sexually active network, Dr. Fauci warns that the virus is not a sexually transmitted disease and can can spread to everyone. The virus is even spread through inanimate objects, he said.
“Why do people think this is a sexually transmitted disease and a virus that is only spread by men who have sex with men?” Justin Carter asked.
Fauci explains that the virus spreads by mere contact.
“Strictly speaking, a sexually transmitted infection is one that is transmitted only during sex. Although, skin-to-skin contact is clearly one of the telltale signs of sexual interaction where the virus spreads in that environment. However, unlike other sexually transmitted infections, it can also be spread by skin-to-skin contact or other inanimate objects.
Play to hear Dr. Fauci talk about monkeypox misconceptions and more facts about the virus with TSR Newz.
