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New data show potential consequences of monkeypox for people with weakened immune systems

27 Oct 2022 03:41pm
Photo for illustrative purposes only - 123RF Photo
Photo for illustrative purposes only - 123RF Photo
LOS ANGELES - Monkeypox could lead to devastating outcomes for people with severely weakened immune systems, particularly those with untreated HIV, according to a new report released Wednesday by the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

According to the report which described the cases of 57 patients hospitalised with severe monkeypox complications, almost all had severely weakened immune systems, most often because of HIV infection and many of which were untreated, said Xinhua.

The report also pointed to similar racial disparities in severe cases as seen in the overall monkeypox outbreak.

"Monkeypox and HIV have collided with tragic effects," said CDC Monkeypox Incident Commander Jonathan Mermin. "Today's report reminds all of us that access to monkeypox and HIV prevention and treatment matters for people's lives and for public health."

Ensuring people at risk of monkeypox infection are vaccinated and people with HIV are diagnosed and have access to treatment can work hand-in-hand to fight these overlapping health concerns, said the CDC.
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