Monkeypox: Frequently Asked Questions

What is monkeypox? Monkeypox is a viral infection transmitted through close personal contact, including prolonged face-to-face contact, kissing, sex, and other skin-to-skin contact. First identified in humans in 1970, monkeypox has similarities to the smallpox virus, but is significantly less severe. Deaths during the current outbreak are estimated to be very low. What are the […]

Monkeypox: Frequently Asked Questions

What is monkeypox? Monkeypox is a viral infection transmitted through close personal contact, including prolonged face-to-face contact, kissing, sex, and other skin-to-skin contact. First identified in humans in 1970, monkeypox has similarities to the smallpox virus, but is significantly less severe. Deaths during the current outbreak are estimated to be very low. What are the […]

Monkeypox in our communities:
What you need to know

What Gay and Bisexual Men Need to Know about Monkeypox At GSSPI, we remain committed to conducting research to understand health issues that impact our communities and challenging stigma about gay sex and gay sexuality. We also remain committed to education and community empowerment. As a first step, we have developed an infographic in collaboration […]

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