Journal article
Clinical factors associated with syphilis concordance in men in sexual partnerships: A cross-sectional couples study
JM Towns, S Huffam, EPF Chow, I Denham, L Zhang, A Ryan, CE Bellhouse, M Bissessor, CS Bradshaw, T Phillips, S Graves, CK Fairley, MY Chen
Sexually Transmitted Infections | BMJ PUBLISHING GROUP | Published : 2018
Abstract
Background: Syphilis infections continue to increase among men who have sex with men (MSM) in many countries, with rates often higher among HIV-positive MSM. There is limited understanding of the risk and determinants of syphilis transmission between men. We aimed to examine the concordance of early syphilis infection between male sexual partners and clinical factors associated with transmission. Methods: Men attending Melbourne Sexual Health Centre with their male partners, where at least one was diagnosed with early syphilis, were identified from linkage of partner records between March 2011 and April 2016. Early latent syphilis was defined as a new asymptomatic syphilis presentation of le..
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Funding Acknowledgements
EPFC is supported by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Early Career Fellowships (No 1091226). JMT is supported by the Australasian Chapter of Sexual Health Medicine (Royal Australasian College of Physicians) Research Entry Grant.