The World Health Organization (WHO) is investigating allegations that the monkeypox virus is present in the semen of patients, with the goal of determining if the disease may be transferred sexually, according to a WHO official.

However, the CDC emphasised that the infection is primarily spread through intimate interpersonal contact. Many of the reported monkeypox cases in the current outbreak, which is mostly centred in Europe, are between sexual partners who have had such close contact.

In recent days, scientists in Italy and Germany discovered viral DNA in the sperm of a small number of monkeypox patients, including a lab-tested sample that revealed the virus found in the sperm of a single patient was capable of infecting and multiplying in another person.

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Since early May, more than 1,300 cases of the viral sickness have been documented from over 30 nations. The majority of cases have been documented among guys who have had sex with other men.

The virus is infrequently encountered outside of Africa, where it is endemic, and the bulk of the European cases are unrelated to travel to the continent.

The WHO has advocated targeted immunisation of close contacts, including healthcare workers, as the outbreak develops, but has warned that there is already a rush to stockpile vaccinations.

The presence of viral DNA does not necessarily mean that monkeypox is a sexually transmitted disease, such as HIV/AIDS or syphilis, which are thought to be caused by pathogens that are transmitted from one person to the next through semen, vaginal secretions, or other bodily fluids.

Semen has been discovered to contain viral DNA from a variety of viruses, including the Zika virus, however it is unknown if the presence of genetic material enhances the likelihood of sexual transmission.

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The World Health Organization (WHO) is investigating allegations that the monkeypox virus is present in the semen of patients, with the goal of determining if the disease may be transferred sexually, according to a WHO official.

The World Health Organization (WHO) is investigating allegations that the monkeypox virus is present in the semen of patients, with the goal of determining if the disease may be transferred sexually, according to a WHO official. However, the CDC emphasised that the infection is primarily spread through intimate interpersonal contact. Many of the reported monkeypox cases in the current outbreak, which is mostly centred in Europe, are between sexual partners who have had such close contact. In recent days, scientists in Italy and Germany discovered viral DNA in the sperm of a small number of monkeypox patients, including a lab-tested sample that revealed the virus found in the sperm of a single patient was capable of infecting and multiplying in another person. Watch | Monkeypox outbreak: 'Further spread of virus likely,' says WHO Since early May, more than 1,300 cases of the viral sickness have been documented from over 30 nations. The majority of cases have been documented among guys who have had sex with other men. The virus is infrequently encountered outside of Africa, where it is endemic, and the bulk of the European cases are unrelated to travel to the continent. The WHO has advocated targeted immunisation of close contacts, including healthcare workers, as the outbreak develops, but has warned that there is already a rush to stockpile vaccinations. The presence of viral DNA does not necessarily mean that monkeypox is a sexually transmitted disease, such as HIV/AIDS or syphilis, which are thought to be caused by pathogens that are transmitted from one person to the next through semen, vaginal secretions, or other bodily fluids. Semen has been discovered to contain viral DNA from a variety of viruses, including the Zika virus, however it is unknown if the presence of genetic material enhances the likelihood of sexual transmission. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Monkeypox virus in semen? WHO probes if it's a sexually transmitted disease

At least 780 laboratory-confirmed monkeypox cases have been reported to the World Health Organization (WHO) by 27 non-endemic countries so far, the global health body said on Sunday (June 5). The UN health agency said that it is "highly likely" that other countries will identify cases and there will be a further spread of the virus. However, WHO maintained that the global risk level was moderate.&nbsp;

Global concerns have been raised over the recent increase in rare monkeypox infections in different parts of the world. Monkeypox is a viral infection that is more common in West and Central Africa.&nbsp;

The spread is highly concerning because multiple cases and outbreaks mostly occur in west and central Africa. Occasionally it spreads elsewhere.&nbsp;

As per WHO, the 780 figure, for cases from May 13 to Thursday, was probably an underestimate due to limited epidemiological and laboratory information.&nbsp;

Most of the monkeypox cases have been reported in European countries. The WHO listed the non-endemic countries reporting the most cases as Britain (207), Spain (156), Portugal (138), Canada (58) and Germany (57).&nbsp;

Apart from the mentioned countries, cases have also been reported in Argentina, Australia, Morocco and the United Arab Emirates.&nbsp;

WHO said: "It is highly likely that other countries will identify cases and there will be further spread of the virus."&nbsp;

The WHO said, "Some countries are reporting that new generations of cases are no longer appearing only among known contacts of previously confirmed cases, suggesting that chains of transmission are being missed through undetected circulation of the virus."&nbsp;

"Although the current risk to human health and for the general public remains low, the public health risk could become high if this virus exploits the opportunity to establish itself in non-endemic countries as a widespread human pathogen," it added.&nbsp;

"WHO assesses the risk at the global level as moderate considering this is the first time that many monkeypox cases and clusters are reported concurrently in non-endemic and endemic countries." it further added.&nbsp;

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At least 780 laboratory-confirmed monkeypox cases have been reported to the World Health Organization (WHO) by 27 non-endemic countries so far, the global health body said on Sunday (June 5).

At least 780 laboratory-confirmed monkeypox cases have been reported to the World Health Organization (WHO) by 27 non-endemic countries so far, the global health body said on Sunday (June 5). The UN health agency said that it is "highly likely" that other countries will identify cases and there will be a further spread of the virus. However, WHO maintained that the global risk level was moderate. Global concerns have been raised over the recent increase in rare monkeypox infections in different parts of the world. Monkeypox is a viral infection that is more common in West and Central Africa. The spread is highly concerning because multiple cases and outbreaks mostly occur in west and central Africa. Occasionally it spreads elsewhere. As per WHO, the 780 figure, for cases from May 13 to Thursday, was probably an underestimate due to limited epidemiological and laboratory information. Most of the monkeypox cases have been reported in European countries. The WHO listed the non-endemic countries reporting the most cases as Britain (207), Spain (156), Portugal (138), Canada (58) and Germany (57). Apart from the mentioned countries, cases have also been reported in Argentina, Australia, Morocco and the United Arab Emirates. WHO said: "It is highly likely that other countries will identify cases and there will be further spread of the virus." The WHO said, "Some countries are reporting that new generations of cases are no longer appearing only among known contacts of previously confirmed cases, suggesting that chains of transmission are being missed through undetected circulation of the virus." "Although the current risk to human health and for the general public remains low, the public health risk could become high if this virus exploits the opportunity to establish itself in non-endemic countries as a widespread human pathogen," it added. "WHO assesses the risk at the global level as moderate considering this is the first time that many monkeypox cases and clusters are reported concurrently in non-endemic and endemic countries." it further added. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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