Resumen

RIOS-GONZALEZ, Carlos Miguel. Monkeypox (Mpox) in men who have sex with men: a systematic review article. Rev. virtual Soc. Parag. Med. Int. [online]. 2025, vol.12, n.1, e12132502.  Epub 30-Abr-2025. ISSN 2312-3893.  https://doi.org/10.18004/rvspmi/2312-3893/2025.e12132502.

The monkeypox (Mpox) outbreak in 2022 disproportionately affected the men who have sex with men (MSM) community, characterized by anogenital lesions, proctitis, and lymphadenopathy. This article provides a systematic review based on studies published between January 2022 and November 2024, with a specific focus on the MSM population and their particular vulnerability to Mpox. It highlights that transmission in this group occurs mainly through intimate sexual contact, which requires adapting culturally sensitive and specific disease prevention and control strategies for this population. The stigma associated with Mpox and its relationship with the MSM community is a relevant obstacle that must be addressed to ensure equitable access to health services. It is concluded that although there are important advances in diagnosis, prevention, and treatment, significant gaps persist in vaccination coverage and the implementation of adequate education campaigns. For effective control of Mpox, it is essential to develop interventions free of prejudice that promote the integral health of the affected population.

Palabras clave : Mpox; sexual and gender minorities; epidemiology.

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