However, the reason for a higher proportion among men who have sex with men, is unclear. Therefore, it is easily explained why it may spread among sexual partners. Monkeypox is mainly transmitted through close, direct contact. Several organizations and campaigners have warned against attaching a stigma to the virus. Monkeypox, however, is not a sexually-transmitted disease.
Ī significant proportion, but not all, of confirmed monekypox cases are among men who have sex with men.
Russian microbiologist Alexander Gintsburg told Russian state-run news agency TASS that he was 'afraid' that the recent spread of monkeypox could not be explained by gay sex.
