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I don’t know how to say this without offending anyone, but acknowledging that #monkeypox is spreading within gay networks – & some gay & bi men have a lot of sex – is not inherently homophobic. 1/ 
All but 1 of ~150 confirmed or suspected #monkeypox cases compiled by @globaldothealth are young or middle-aged men. Many known to be gay or bi, diagnosed at STD clinics or reportedly attended gay venues (saunas) or events (fetish festival). 2/
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As @angie_rasmussen says in this🧵, viruses are opportunists. Initial genomic analysis done so far suggests that #monkeypox has not evolved to become more transmissible. Rather, it’s taking advantage of niches & conditions that facilitate its spread. 3/
