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Growing number of people with HIV contracting monkeypox

As a growing number of people with HIV contract monkeypox, the CDC is trying to figure out if simply having HIV puts people at a higher risk of catching it. It also appears those with HIV who do get infected with monkeypox are at a higher risk of a more serious case.
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As a growing number of people with HIV contract monkeypox, the CDC is trying to figure out if simply having HIV puts people at a higher risk of catching it. It also appears those with HIV who do get infected with monkeypox are at a higher risk of a more serious case.

Reporter : Joe Fisher
Web Editor : Heather Leah
Posted 2022-09-09T18:18:45-0400 - Updated 2022-09-09T18:18:45-0400