Scientists Want to Change the Name Of Monkeypox To Make It ‘Non-Discriminatory’ and ‘Non-Stigmatizing’.

The National Pulse ^ | 6/12/22 | Natalie Winters

[AT7Saluki]

“In the context of the current global outbreak, continued reference to, and nomenclature of this virus being African is not only inaccurate but is also discriminatory and stigmatizing,” the group of scientists amidst the ongoing outbreak.

“We therefore believe that a nomenclature that is neutral, non-discriminatory and non-stigmitizing [sic] will be more appropriate for the global health community,” continues the paper before proposing “hMPXV” as a placeholder.

[clearcarbon]

"Scientists Want to Change the Name Of Monkeypox To Make It ‘Non-Discriminatory’ and ‘Non-Stigmatizing’."

Is that what this group of so called scientists get paid to do these days or does it represent the limits of their education and/or competence?

[dgbrown]

Pokiepox

[Honest Nigerian]

AnusPox?
In-through-the-out-door Pox (ITTOD-Pox)?
Or do they object to the “pox” part of the name?

[Steve Van Doorn]

Call it what it is. The most infectious Bubonic Plague ever designed. Because that is what it is

Penicillium nordicum (cheese/meat Fungas), Escherichia coli (strain unknown), Yersinia pestis (THE Plague. Takes three main forms: pneumonic, septicemic and bubonic), Plasmodium falciparum (most lethal malaria)
May 2022 : Peculiar Evolution of the Monkeypox Virus Genomes jean-claude Perez
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/360973596_May_2022_Peculiar_Evolution_of_the_Monkeypox_Virus_Genomes

[Honest Nigerian]

ObamaPox
There! I think I found a name with which most here on FR can agree.
Thanks for giving me the opportunity to make a difference.

[dynachrome]

The young michelle obama?

[dynachrome]

“occurred in colonies of monkeys kept for research”

Dr. fauci was there?

[V_TWIN]

Fauxci has been quiet lately....you know what that means....like any good little commie when they’re quiet there scheming. emi