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4 in 10 mpox social media memes spread misinformation or stigmatize minorities

2025-05-07
(Press-News.org) 4 in 10 mpox social media memes spread misinformation or stigmatize minorities, though the majority are accurate and promote awareness, per analysis of 200 memes circulated during the global public health emergency. 4 in 10 mpox social media memes spread misinformation or stigmatize minorities, though the majority are accurate and promote awareness, per analysis of 200 memes circulated during the global public health emergency. 

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Article URL: https://plos.io/42ZABMv

Article Title: Short communication: Mpox memes, the gift that conceals a blade

Author Countries: Uganda

Funding: The authors received no specific funding for this work.

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[Press-News.org] 4 in 10 mpox social media memes spread misinformation or stigmatize minorities