The monkeypox virus is unlikely to be eliminated from the U.S. in the near future and could spread indefinitely at a low level, according to a new technical brief from the CDC.
Oct. 4, 2022 -- The monkeypox virus is unlikely to be eliminated from the U.S. in the near future and could spread indefinitely at a low level, according to aThe report, which was written for scientific audiences, said the outbreak is slowing as vaccine availability has increased and people have become more aware of how to avoid infection. Immunity has also increased among the most at-risk groups, particularly gay and bisexual men.
In the technical report, the CDC said the virus is still primarily spreading among men who have sex with men. But anyone can catch the virus through close contact with an infected person or contaminated materials such as clothing or bedding. Health authorities have confirmed 29 cases among children, and 78 pediatric cases are under investigation.
The outbreak will likely remain concentrated among men who have sex with men over the long term, the CDC said, with infections declining in the coming weeks. The CDC expects the case numbers to drop “significantly” during the next several months.
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