Monkeypox Cases: Young Males Age 18-44 at Increased Risk, States Advised by Government
Monkeypox Cases: Young Males at Higher Risk
The Indian government has released an important advisory concerning monkeypox infection. Union Health Secretary Apurva Chandra has issued a directive to States/UTs following the WHO's declaration of a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) regarding monkeypox.
Demographics of Monkeypox Cases
According to the advisory, the clinical profile of monkeypox indicates that most infections occur in young males, particularly those aged 18 to 44 years, with a median age of 34. Globally, a staggering 96.4% of reported cases are male. Furthermore, in the current outbreak, 79.4% of reported cases are among this age group.
- In 2023, 96.4% of monkeypox patients were male.
- 84.2% identified as bisexual, gay, or men who have sex with men.
- Transmission modes include sexual contact and non-sexual person-to-person contact.
Government Advisory Highlights
The government emphasizes the need for heightened awareness concerning monkeypox symptoms and risk factors. States are urged to monitor the situation closely and implement preventive measures.
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