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2022-08-11 -Signs, Portents, and the Weather-

Early data shows monkeypox disproportionately affecting Black men

[AJC] Monkeypox in Georgia is infecting an overwhelming number of Black people compared to other races — a disproportionate effect not anticipated just a few weeks ago, new data from the Georgia Department of Public Health show.

Dr. Jonathan Colasanti, an infectious disease specialist, says it’s important people know the virus is most heavily affecting communities of color — and that those already infected have access to testing, treatment, and vaccines.
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"A few weeks ago when this was circulating in Europe, this wasn’t even being talked about in our communities of color. And I think there was an initial perception that this was in, largely white communities and white, gay and MSM (men having sex with men) communities," said Colasanti, who is also the medical director of Grady Memorial Hospital’s Ponce De Leon Center, a comprehensive program dedicated to serving those living with or affected by HIV.

"But I just want our folks here at home to know that that’s absolutely not the case. ... And at this point in Atlanta, (monkeypox is) very heavily concentrated within communities of color, based on the early epidemiologic data we have."

By Wednesday, confirmed cases in Georgia had climbed to 749 and includes eight women, according to DPH. The actual number is likely far higher.

Posted by Besoeker 2022-08-11 07:20|| || Front Page|| [13 views ] Top

#1 They need more data. It probably hit the gay black community first. The communicability of this Pox is well known and very low. The CDC has tracked and studies it for decades. So it hit GA first, in a black community. Its not about race, its about culture. But god forbid we call it where its hitting.

Posted by 49 Pan 2022-08-11 08:52|| 2022-08-11 08:52|| Front Page Top

#2 Can't rule out differences in susceptibility due to genetics either.

Posted by M. Murcek 2022-08-11 09:14|| 2022-08-11 09:14|| Front Page Top

#3
#2 ^ : M. Murcek
Makes a valid point, Genetics.

BUTT lifestyle also played/plays an important role also.

Posted by NN2N1 2022-08-11 09:48|| 2022-08-11 09:48|| Front Page Top

#4 Another one of many equal opportunity diseases.

Posted by Skidmark 2022-08-11 10:00|| 2022-08-11 10:00|| Front Page Top

I blame privileged British colonial primatologists and anthropologists.

Posted by Besoeker 2022-08-11 10:08|| 2022-08-11 10:08|| Front Page Top

#6 Johns of the Rich and Famous.

Posted by swksvolFF 2022-08-11 10:34|| 2022-08-11 10:34|| Front Page Top

#7 OK, I'll bite (metaphorically, of course):
Does this mean that monkeypox virus be raciss or that Black men are disproportionally gay?