Publication
High prevalence of anorectal chlamydial infection in HIV-infected men who have sex with men in Switzerland
Journal Paper/Review - Nov 15, 2009
Dang Thanh, Tarr Philip E, Odorico Massimo, Cavassini Matthias, Boffi El Amari Emmanuelle, Schmid Patrick, Fehr Jan, Evison John-Marc, Kovari Helen, Flepp Markus, Jaton-Ogay Katia, Greub Gilbert
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Brief description/objective
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected men who have sex with men (MSM) were enrolled in an anorectal Chlamydia trachomatis screening study. Anorectal Chlamydia DNA was detected in 16 (10.9%) of 147 men, mainly among asymptomatic patients and patients having >20 sexual partners. These results support routine anorectal Chlamydia screening in HIV-infected MSM who report unprotected anal intercourse.