As of Aug. 18, there were 183 probable and confirmed cases of monkeypox in Maricopa County. One of those infected is Jimmy Thomason, director of Aunt Rita's Foundation, a local nonprofit that provides support to people with HIV or AIDS.

The Show spoke with Thomason, who shared his experience of being diagnosed with and enduring the condition with The Show.

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