Journal article
Clinical Characteristics of Anorectal Mycoplasma genitalium Infection and Microbial Cure in Men Who Have Sex with Men
JJ Ong, E Aung, TRH Read, CK Fairley, SM Garland, G Murray, MY Chen, EPF Chow, CS Bradshaw
Sexually Transmitted Diseases | LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS | Published : 2018
Abstract
Background We report clinical characteristics of proctitis caused solely by Mycoplasma genitalium (MG) compared with chlamydia and gonococcus. We determined the proportions cured with first-line (azithromycin) and second-line antimicrobials (moxifloxacin, pristinamycin). Methods A total of 166 patients attending Melbourne Sexual Health Centre from 2012 to 2016 with symptoms of proctitis were tested for MG, Chlamydia trachomatis, and Neisseria gonorrhoeae. Demographic characteristics, sexual behaviors, clinical symptoms, and signs were recorded. Multinomial multivariable logistic regression was used to test for significant differences in symptoms and signs for the pathogens detected. Results ..
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Awarded by Australian National Health and Medical Research Council Early Career Fellowships
Awarded by National Health and Medical Research Council of Australia
Funding Acknowledgements
Melbourne Sexual Health Centre has received research funding from SpeeDx Pty Ltd (Australia). This study was not funded by SpeeDx and no entity had input into its design or conduct. J.J.O., E.P.F.C., and T.R.H.R. are supported by the Australian National Health and Medical Research Council Early Career Fellowships (J.J.O.: 1104781; E.P.F.C.: 1091226; T.R.H.R.: 1091536).