Quick Answer
Mpox is not classified as an STI, but it spreads efficiently through close skin-to-skin contact during sexual activity, which drove the 2022 global outbreak.
- Viral (orthopoxvirus).
- 2022 outbreak: primarily sexual transmission.
- Symptoms: painful pustular lesions, fever.
- Vaccine: JYNNEOS (2 doses).
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Mpox spread through sexual contact in the 2022 outbreak.
⚕️ This page is educational and does not replace advice from a licensed clinician. If you may have been exposed to an STI, get tested — most infections are manageable, and many are fully curable.
Sources & Further Reading
- CDC — Sexually Transmitted Infections
- CDC STI Treatment Guidelines
- WHO — Sexually transmitted infections fact sheet
- MedlinePlus — Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Figures reflect CDC surveillance and WHO estimates; they are population statistics, not personal risk predictions.