Serological Investigation of STIs in 138 Men Who Have Sex with Men
- VernacularTitle:138例男男性接触者性传播感染相关血清学检测
- Author:
Jinping ZHANG
;
Ningxiao CAO
;
Juan JIANG
;
Yongyan YOU
;
Zhong SA
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Sexually transmitted disease;
Homosexuality, male
- From:
Chinese Journal of Dermatology
2003;0(09):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To investigate serologic screening for sexually transmitted infections (STI) in men who have sex with men (MSM) and provide evidence for intervention in the population. Methods A questionnaire investigation was conducted in MSM. Serologic specimens were taken to detect antibodies to HIV, syphilis, herpes simplex virus (HSV)-2, hepatitis C virus, and hepatitis E virus, as well as HBsAg. Results A total of 138 MSM were screened. HIV antibody was negative in all of them. TPPA was reactive in 23 (16.7%) men, among which RPR was positive in 10 (7.2%). The antibodies to HSV-2-IgG, hepatitis C virus, and hepatitis E virus, and HBsAg were found in 7.8%, 0, 16.1% and 9.7% of the men, respectively. Conclusions STIs are identified in this group of MSM. It is important to provide preventive intervention for this population.
