Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae infection and the sexual behaviour of men who have sex with men.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Rates of bacterial sexually transmitted infections (STIs) continue to rise among men who have sex with men (MSM) in the UK.

Objective

To evaluate factors associated with Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae among MSM attending a genitourinary medicine clinic in inner London.

Study design

599 MSM undergoing testing for STIs were recruited. Specimens for ligase chain reaction (LCR), strand displacement amplification (SDA) assay and culture were collected from the pharynx, urethra and rectum for the detection of C trachomatis and N gonorrhoeae. Details regarding demographics, symptoms, signs and sexual behaviour were recorded. Associations of these factors with each infection were tested, adjusting for other risk factors.

Results

The prevalen

SUBMITTER: Benn PD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2598607 | biostudies-literature | 2007 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature