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ArticleFrontiers in public health2024

Incidence and spontaneous clearance of gonorrhea and chlamydia infections among men who have sex with men: a prospective cohort study in Zhuhai, China.

Hang Lyu, Haotong Tang, Yunlong Feng, Shuyan Hu, Yuyu Wang, Lanlan Zhou, Shanzi Huang, Jiarun Li, Huamei Zhu, Xi He and 3 more

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Article in Frontiers in public health, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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6 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.

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13 authors.

Hang LyuZhuhai Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Zhuhai, China.
Haotong TangJieyang Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Jieyang, China.
Yunlong FengLonghua District Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Shenzhen, China.
Shuyan HuFifth Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zhuhai, China.
Yuyu WangLonghua District Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Shenzhen, China.
Lanlan ZhouZhuhai Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Zhuhai, China.
Shanzi HuangZhuhai Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Zhuhai, China.
Jiarun LiZhuhai Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Zhuhai, China.
Huamei ZhuZhuhai Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Zhuhai, China.
Xi HeZhuhai Xutong Voluntary Services Center, Zhuhai, China.
Weiming TangUniversity of North Carolina Project-China, Guangzhou, China.
Yi ZhouZhuhai Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Zhuhai, China.
Lei ZhangChina-Australia Joint Research Center for Infectious Diseases, School of Public Health, Xi'an Jiaotong University Health Science Center, Xi'an, China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Men who have sex with men (MSM) face significant risks of Methods: A 12-week cohort study examined the association between CT/NG infection, self-clearance, and sexual behaviors among MSM. The Willingness Service recruited participants who completed weekly questionnaires and provided urine, throat, and rectal swab samples. Results: The study involved 151 men, in which 51 (33.8%) were diagnosed with CT/NG infection during the study period. HIV (OR = 11.31), kissing (OR = 1.59), receptive oral sex (OR = 36.64), and insertive anal sex (OR = 19.73) constituted significant risk factors. 100% condom use (OR = 5.78) and antibiotic (OR = 7.53) were more likely to cause spontaneous clearance. Discussion: MSM may engage in riskier sexual behaviors due to insufficient knowledge and awareness of STI prevention, leading to increased susceptibility to NG/CT. It is crucial to concentrate on enhancing health education for MSM. Conclusion: This study found that the rectum was the most prevalent site of CT/NG and sexual behavior can influence the infection. Additionally, the appropriate use of antibiotics and consistent condom use may contribute to clear spontaneously.

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Chlamydia InfectionsGonorrheaHomosexuality, MaleSexual BehaviorAdultChinaChlamydia trachomatisHumansIncidenceMaleMiddle AgedNeisseria gonorrhoeaeProspective StudiesRisk FactorsSurveys and QuestionnairesYoung AdultChlamydia trachomatismen who have sex with menNeisseria gonorrhoeaesexual behaviorsspontaneous clearance

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