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The number of registered monkeypox cases has risen above ten thousand
A recent global spread of monkeypox infection has reached alarming proportions. A significant number of infections have been reported in many countries around the world, including Spain, the United Kingdom, Germany, and the United States. The severity of the situation is reflected in the fact that the number of infections has approached 11,000, which is worryingly high compared to previous months. The virus’s spread has accelerated particularly through sexual contact, with men who have sex with men being at the highest risk. Affected communities, especially gay men, are urging access to the smallpox vaccine, which has been difficult to obtain so far. Public health authorities are also facing challenges in…