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While the majority of monkeypox cases are among men who have sex with men, reports have emerged of infections in children and a domestic dog in France. A case study in "The Lancet" described an Italian Greyhound contracting the virus after "co-sleeping" with its infected owners. The hosts express skepticism and disgust regarding the narrative of how the virus is jumping from humans to pets and infants.
A female cashier in Georgia, Camille Seth, claims she contracted monkeypox by handling contaminated money at work and then touching her face. The hosts question this mode of transmission, suggesting it may be a cover story to avoid the stigma associated with the virus. They discuss the "down low" culture and how the media uses specific demographics in commercials to shape public perception of disease.
Medical experts remain uncertain whether monkeypox is truly a sexually transmitted disease or if it simply spreads through the close contact inherent in sexual activity. Dr. Bogoch notes that viruses like Ebola and Zika have been found in semen, suggesting an open mind is necessary regarding monkeypox. The hosts reflect on childhood warnings about "AIDS in the mouth" and the trauma of public health messaging.
