ArticleInfection2023
Long-term follow-up after introduction of a systematic sexually transmitted infection screening program for men having sex with men living with HIV in a primary care setting: uptake, STI incidence, and risk factors for infection and reinfection.
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Translational Research Platform of the TTU HIV of the German Center for Infection Research (DZIF)
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2 citing papers in PubMed.
- [Screening for sexually transmitted infections in asymptomatic non-pregnant people in the most vulnerable populations: a quick scoping reviewDetección sistemática de infecciones de transmisión sexual en personas no embarazadas asintomáticas pertenecientes a grupos de población vulnerables: una revisión de alcance rápida].Revista panamericana de salud publica = Pan American journal of public health · 2025Article
- Epidemiological Characteristics and Factors Associated with Repeat Sexually Transmitted Infections in Barcelona, Spain Over a Decade.Archives of sexual behavior · 2024Article
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Abstract
purposeAnnual screening for asymptomatic infections with Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) and Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG) is recommended by international guidelines in people living with HIV but uptake in routine care remains poor. This study analyzed the effects of the implementation of a CT/NG screening program in a primary HIV treatment center.
methodsIn this single-center cohort study, we included men having sex with men (MSM) living with HIV during the study period from January 2016 to December 2019. From January 2018 on, annual sexual health counseling including CT/NG screening was proactively offered to all MSM presenting at the center. CT/NG screening rates, test positivity rates and case detection rates in the years 2018 and 2019 were compared to those in the years 2016 and 2017.
resultsA total of 234 patients were enrolled in the study contributing to 798.7 patient years (py) during the four-year study period. Screening rates increased from 3.1% and 3.9% in 2016 and 2017 to 51.1% in 2018 and decrease to 35.4% in 2019. Over the study period, 19.7% (46/234) had at least one positive CT/NG result. After the intervention, case detection per 100 py increased for CT (2016: 2.6, 2017: 3.7, 2018: 7.7, 2019: 7.1) and NG (2016: 3.2, 2017: 3.1, 2018: 5.3, 2019: 7.6). The number needed to test was 8.9 for CT and 10.4 for NG.
conclusionRegular CT/NG screening is feasible in a primary care setting, leads to an increase in case detection and may contribute to decrease transmission and complications of CT/NG.
trial registrationThe trial is registered in ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT02149004).
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