The viral outbreak occurring almost exclusively amongst men who have sex with men is likely caused by men having sex with men, new research shows.
Three new studies, each published within the past month, conclude that the evidence suggests monkeypox is primarily spread through sexual intercourse between men, not the skin contact that occurs during sex. Many experts and health agencies previously advised that monkeypox spread largely through skin-to-skin contact, which didn’t necessarily have to occur in a sexual context.
Well, at least it wasn't occurring through sex with monkeys, if that's any consolation.
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