Characterizing mpox cases among women in Spain Eurosurveillanc monkeypox mpox women infection disease virus
By Neha MathurDec 6 2022Reviewed by Danielle Ellis, B.Sc. In a recent study published in Eurosurveillance, researchers characterized mpox cases among women in Spain between April and November 2022. They also evaluated all differences in cases among men and women to develop a better understanding of disease dynamics.
The researchers used a standardized protocol wherein local epidemiologists interviewed these women. Further, they asked them to fill out an epidemiological form enquiring about their gender, clinical symptoms, exposures, and risk factors. Notably, the epidemiological form noted a dichotomous response and classified the infected individuals as male/female.
Related StoriesThe researchers noted that women were diagnosed with mpox later than men , given the perception of low risk of infection in the general population. They could not relate their symptoms to mpox, which, in turn, delayed testing and doctor consultation. Likewise, in this study, the researchers observed that mpox transmission occurred during close sexual contact, albeit there was a statistically significant difference in transmission rates between men and women. Mpox transmission rates in men and women during sexual contact were higher for men than women .
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