ReviewSexually transmitted infections2001
An outbreak of early syphilis: cases from North Manchester General Hospital.
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- Ocular syphilis: the re-establishment of an old disease.Eye (London, England) · 2018Observational
- Evolution of the syphilis epidemic among men who have sex with men.Sexual health · 2015Article
- The characterisation of a recent syphilis outbreak in Sheffield, UK, and an evaluation of contact tracing as a method of control.Sexually transmitted infections · 2007Article
- Outbreak of early syphilis in an institution for the care of adults with mental disorders.Epidemiology and infection · 2006Article
- Lessons from the syphilis outbreak in homosexual men in east London.Sexually transmitted infections · 2004Article
- Screening for syphilis among men who have sex with men in various clinical settings.Sexually transmitted infections · 2004Article
- Dark ground microscopy and treponemal serological tests in the diagnosis of early syphilis.Sexually transmitted infections · 2004Article
- Correlates of Internet use to meet sex partners among men who have sex with men diagnosed with early syphilis in Los Angeles County.Sexually transmitted diseases · 2004Article
- Surfing with spirochaetes: an ongoing syphilis outbreak in Brighton.Sexually transmitted infections · 2001Review
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Abstract
objectivesTo describe the features of an outbreak of early syphilis in North Manchester.
methodsRetrospective KC60 and case note review.
resultsIn a 25 month period, 10 cases of primary, 22 of secondary, and nine cases of early latent syphilis were diagnosed. 39 were homosexual or bisexual men, 20 being co-infected with HIV. Most infections were acquired locally and in 19/41 cases oral sex was the only risk factor. High rates of unprotected anal sex were reported among the homosexual men and co-infection with other STIs was common.
conclusionThis outbreak will facilitate the spread of HIV in the homosexual male population. Unsafe sexual practice is common and the perception that oral sex is "safe" needs revisiting. Delays in accessing GUM clinic appointments must be addressed as part of the control strategy.
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