Mary Wilson
Well-known member
World Health Organization
Produced on 22 July 2022
... 3.3 Case profile (overall)
The following outputs reflect various demographic characteristics in confirmed monkeypox cases. Note that these data are only derived from detailed case data, and as a result, total numbers of cases and deaths may differ from those reported via aggregate case data where reporting is not fully aligned.
As shown below, and stated previously, the ongoing outbreak is largely developing in MSM (Men who have Sex with Men; defined as homosexual or bisexual males in reporting forms) networks. In the following analyses, we have re-coded men reported as bisexual as MSM. Note that reported sexual orientation does not necessarily reflect who the case has had recent sexual history with nor does it imply sexual activity. Generally, severity has been low, with few reported hospitalisations and deaths:
Produced on 22 July 2022
... 3.3 Case profile (overall)
The following outputs reflect various demographic characteristics in confirmed monkeypox cases. Note that these data are only derived from detailed case data, and as a result, total numbers of cases and deaths may differ from those reported via aggregate case data where reporting is not fully aligned.
As shown below, and stated previously, the ongoing outbreak is largely developing in MSM (Men who have Sex with Men; defined as homosexual or bisexual males in reporting forms) networks. In the following analyses, we have re-coded men reported as bisexual as MSM. Note that reported sexual orientation does not necessarily reflect who the case has had recent sexual history with nor does it imply sexual activity. Generally, severity has been low, with few reported hospitalisations and deaths:
- 98.8% (9990/10107) of cases with available data are male, the median age is 37 years (IQR: 31-43).
- Males between 18-44 years old continue to be disproportionately affected by this outbreak as they account for 77.2% of cases.
- Of the 10,141 cases where age was available, there were 72 (0.7%) cases reported aged 0-17, out of which 23 (0.2%) were aged 0-4.
- Among cases with known data on sexual orientation, 98.1% (3438/3506) identified as MSM. Of those identified as MSM, 33 / 3438 (1.0%) were identified as bisexual men.
- Among those with known HIV status 39.6% (1,015/2,561) were HIV-positive. Note that information on HIV status is not available for the majority of cases, and for those for which it is available, it is likely to be skewed towards those reporting positive HIV results.
- 253 cases were reported to be health workers. However, most were infected in the community and further investigation is ongoing to determine whether the remaining infection was due to occupational exposure.
- Of all reported types of transmission, a sexual encounter was reported most commonly, with 2,584 of 2,745 (94.1%) of all reported transmission events.
- Of all settings in which cases were likely exposed, the most common was in party setting with sexual contacts, with 443 of 1,039 (42.6%) of all likely exposure categories.