Can Mosquitoes Transmit Monkeypox?
WouterWhether mosquitoes can transmit monkeypox remains a question scientists are still trying to answer. The virus was discovered in monkeys in 1958, and it has since spread to humans. It is considered to be closely related to smallpox. Despite decades of research, no definitive evidence has been found to confirm that mosquitoes can spread the virus.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention acknowledges the possibility of asymptomatic transmission of the monkeypox virus, but has not released more information on the matter. However, a spokeswoman said, “scientists are still investigating the possibility of asymptomatic transmission.”
Although most cases of monkeypox are traced back to sexual contact with other men, there are some cases where people have no idea who their sexual partners are. And some people aren’t willing to divulge the details of their sex lives.
The virus has also been able to spread to animals, such as rodents and prairie dogs. When these animals are moved to a new area, the virus can survive for a long time. The virus has spread to more than 40 prairie dogs in the United States in 2003.
In recent years, the West Nile virus has become the most common mosquito-borne disease in the US. The virus is transmitted through bites of birds and mosquitoes. Until recently, there was no known case of monkeypox in the US.
But the recent monkeypox outbreak has sparked a public health concern. The virus has spread to new countries, including South Asia and Australia. It has also been found in new areas of Africa. It has also been found to be prevalent among gay men, who are a particularly high risk group.
