Are there monkeypox myths? A doctor breaks down disease fact and fiction

MIAMI — As monkeypox stays on our minds, people turn to the internet for answers to their questions. The internet has no shortage of information, but it also has no shortage of misinformation. Much of the confusion is due to the mystery surrounding the monkeypox outbreak this year, said Dr. John Esin, medical director for the department of emergency medicine at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami. In the past month, Esin has seen at least 20 confirmed cases of monkeypox. You may be wondering: How can I sift through monkeypox fact and fiction? Let us help. Is monkeypox a sexually transmitted di…

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