Men Who Have Sex With Men Acting to Prevent Monkeypox Transmission
MSM report reducing their number of sexual partners, one-time sexual encounters, sex with partners met on dating apps
Black Men Less Likely to Get Monkeypox Vaccine
Vaccine reluctance was also seen in Black communities when COVID-19 vaccines were rolled out
Tecovirimat Well Tolerated for Treatment of Monkeypox
By day 21, 23 of 25 patients had resolution of lesions and pain; none of the patients discontinued treatment
2019 to 2020 Saw Decrease in Life Expectancy in All States, D.C.
Decrease in life expectancy varied from 0.2 years for Hawaii to 3.0 years for New York, and was mostly due to COVID-19, overdoses
Dr. Anthony Fauci Will Step Down in December
Fauci joined the NIH in 1968 and rose to prominence within the agency during the 1980s AIDS crisis
Clinical Management Guidelines Lacking for Monkeypox
Treatment guidance mainly limited to antiviral advice, vaccination recommended as postexposure prophylaxis
CDC Director Says Agency Needs Major Overhaul
Walensky aims to prioritize public health needs, deemphasize publication of scientific papers about rare diseases
Monkeypox Virus Detected in Anorectal Samples From Asymptomatic Patients
6.5 percent of men who have sex with men had anal swabs that were positive for MPXV, despite reporting no symptoms
Monkeypox May Get New Name to Curb Stigma
WHO will hold an open forum to consider new names not offensive to specific groups
FDA Stretches Monkeypox Vaccine Supply by Authorizing Smaller Doses
New vaccine regimen will be given intradermally and at one-fifth the usual dose
