Monkeypox is not normally a sexually transmitted infection, but it can be passed on by direct contact during sex.Īnd a new theory has emerged about the spread of the disease.
Transmission between people is occurring in the UK, with a large proportion of cases identified in the gay, bisexual and men who have sex with other men community. The figure, released by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), was an increase from the previously confirmed 20 cases. It comes as confirmed monkeypox cases in the UK have more than doubled to 57.
The spread of monkeypox in Europe has been linked with people having sex at raves.
