Real-world effectiveness of a single dose of mpox vaccine in males.

The recent global outbreak of the monkeypox (mpox) virus in humans was declared a public health emergency by the World Health Organization in July 2022. The smallpox and mpox vaccine (JYNNEOS; Modified Vaccinia Ankara-Bavarian Nordic; MVA-BN), provided as a two-dose regimen, is currently the primary vaccine utilized against mpox. However, the efficacy of MVA-BN against mpox has never been demonstrated in clinical trials to date.

The impact of COVID-19 lockdown on men having sex with men (MSM).

Social distancing including lockdowns are acceptable measures to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic. In this cross sectional study, we surveyed the impact of these measurements on sexual behavior and pre-exposure prophylaxis for HIV (PrEP) use among MSM. A digital questionnaire was distributed via social media and geographically based meeting applications after the first lockdown (March-April 2020).

Why fertility preservation rates of transgender men are much lower than those of transgender women.

Research Question: What are the fertility preservation rates of transgender women and transgender men, and what are the factors that affect their decision-making?

Design: This prospective study included 97 transgender women and 91 transgender men referred to the Gender Clinic of the study medical centre's Endocrinology Institute and to the Gan Meir Community Health Care Centre. The responders completed a 28-item questionnaire during 2018.

Results: Most of the transgender women and transgender men wished to parent a child (67.

Transgender men's preferences when choosing obstetricians and gynecologists.

Background: Transgender men are a marginalized population with unique health care needs. However, their usage of health services is low because of considerable discrimination. A major factor in their avoidance is patient-provider interactions.

Transcontinental Dissemination of the L2b/D-Da Recombinant Chlamydia trachomatis Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) Strain: Need of Broad Multi-Country Molecular Surveillance.

Previously, we identified a Chlamydia trachomatis lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) recombinant strain possessing a non-LGV ompA genotype. Here, culture-independent genome sequencing confirms its circulation in Europe, Middle East, and North America, and unveils emergence of antibiotic resistance. Broad surveillance is needed.