Recurrence of sexually transmitted infections is commonly found in a subpopulation of Austrian users of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In recent years there has been an increase in the diagnoses of sexually transmitted infections (STI) among men who have sex with men (MSM) using human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP); however, data on PrEP users in Austria are limited.

Patients, material and methods

In June 2020, we initiated a prospective observational cohort study at Vienna General Hospital including PrEP users from Vienna. Participants underwent STI testing quarterly and provided behavioral information using a questionnaire.

Results

Between June 2020 and December 2023 a total of 360 individuals (99% MSM) were enrolled comprising 379 person-years of follow-up. We identified 276 STIs in 154 individuals, of which 23% (36/154) were symptomatic. The incidence rate

SUBMITTER: Urban N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12446104 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature