(CNN)Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Florida Health DepartmentUnder Investigation"One of the worst in the United States Outbreaks of meningococcal disease between homosexual and bisexual men in history, "the CDC said Wednesday.
The CDC said Thursday that there were 26 cases and 7 deaths from meningococcal disease in Florida during the study period. Among them, 24 and 6 men who had sexual intercourse with men died.
According to the CDC, this outbreak "occurs primarily among other men who have sex with men, including men who live with gay, bisexual, and HIV. According to recent data. Approximately half of the cases associated with this outbreak are Hispanic. Male. This outbreak affects people who live primarily in Florida, but also those who have traveled to Florida. "
Mentalitis fungal diseases include meningitis (an infection of the inner layers of the brain and spinal cord) and bloodstream infections. "Meningococcal disease can affect anyone and can be fatal," the CDC said in a statement.
Bacteria spread by sharing respiratory and throat secretions such as saliva and saliva. Spreading bacteria usually requires close or prolonged contact, such as kissing or approaching a coughing person.
Symptoms include high fever, headache, stiff shoulders, nausea and vomiting, and a dark purple rash. It may look like the flu at first, but it usually gets worse very quickly. If someone has these symptoms, they should see a doctor immediately.
CDC provides meningococcal vaccine if gay, bisexual, or other men who have sex with men live in Florida, or medical care if they are traveling to the state. We recommend that you consult your provider. Health officials emphasize the importance of regular vaccinations for people living with HIV.
"Vaccination against meningococcal disease is the best way to prevent this serious illness, which can be fatal quickly," said the National Vaccination. Dr. Jose R. Romero, director of the Respiratory Center, said. CDC news release. "It is important that gay and bisexual men living in Florida be vaccinated because of the outbreak in Florida and the number of pride events that will be held throughout the state in the coming weeks. MenACWY Vaccine."
Vaccines are provided by clinics, pharmacies, community health centers, or community health departments, and according to the CDC, the costs of those who are recommended to have the vaccine at the time of outbreak must be covered by insurance. Everyone in Florida can get the vaccine for free at the county's health department in the event of an outbreak.
According to the CDC, outbreaks that affect men who have sex with men are caused by serotype C. There is also an unrelated serotype B cluster between college students in one county.
Although the CDC states that the threat to the general population of the United States is low, monkeypox cases are particularly common among gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men. "But anyone in close contact with a person suffering from monkeypox is at risk," said the CDC.
