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View article: Sex, drugs and smart phone applications: findings from semistructured interviews with men who have sex with men diagnosed with<i>Shigella flexneri</i>3a in England and Wales: Table 1
Sex, drugs and smart phone applications: findings from semistructured interviews with men who have sex with men diagnosed with<i>Shigella flexneri</i>3a in England and Wales: Table 1 Open
HIV-positive MSM infected with S flexneri 3a used social media to meet sexual partners for unprotected sex mainly at sex parties. The potential for the transmission of S flexneri, HIV and other infections is clear. MSM need to be aware of …
View article: Intensified shigellosis epidemic associated with sexual transmission in men who have sex with men - Shigella flexneri and S. sonnei in England, 2004 to end of February 2015
Intensified shigellosis epidemic associated with sexual transmission in men who have sex with men - Shigella flexneri and S. sonnei in England, 2004 to end of February 2015 Open
Surveillance data suggest an intensification of the shigellosis epidemic associated with sexual transmission in men who have sex with men (MSM) in England with separate introductions into the population. In 2014, sexual transmission betwee…
View article: Identification of verocytotoxin-producing Escherichia coli O117:H7 in men who have sex with men, England, November 2013 to August 2014
Identification of verocytotoxin-producing Escherichia coli O117:H7 in men who have sex with men, England, November 2013 to August 2014 Open
Between November 2013 and August 2014, nine cases of verocytotoxin-producing Escherichia coli O117:H7 VT1 were confirmed in adult men. Further investigation using semi-structured interviews revealed that eight cases were United Kingdom (UK…
View article: P3.149 High-Risk Drug Practises Associated with<i>Shigella Flexneri</i>Serotype 3A Infections Amongst Men Who Have Sex with Men (MSM) in England
P3.149 High-Risk Drug Practises Associated with<i>Shigella Flexneri</i>Serotype 3A Infections Amongst Men Who Have Sex with Men (MSM) in England Open
Background Sexual transmission of Shigella flexneri serotype 3a infection amongst MSM has emerged as a health concern. Control has been challenging as risk factors associated with transmission have not been determined. Interviews were unde…
View article: P36 Evaluation to assess patients' perceptions of receiving the recent infection testing algorithm [RITA] result
P36 Evaluation to assess patients' perceptions of receiving the recent infection testing algorithm [RITA] result Open
Background In the UK the primary objective of RITA has been to measure HIV incidence. The UK is the first country to routinely return results to patients and with over 7000 tests returned to clinicians so far, RITA is now seen as part of b…
View article: P39 The acceptability and use of SMS text messaging for provider referral partner notification (PRPN)
P39 The acceptability and use of SMS text messaging for provider referral partner notification (PRPN) Open
Background Partner notification is important for STI control. With developments in technology notifying partners is now easier. The HPA was keen to understand the acceptability and use of SMS texting for PRPN for STIs. Methods A questionna…
View article: P8 Tests of recent HIV infection in clinical practice: the patient perspective
P8 Tests of recent HIV infection in clinical practice: the patient perspective Open
Background A test for recent infection (avidity test) is offered for all patients newly diagnosed with HIV in England and Wales as part of an HIV incidence surveillance programme. The UK is currently the only country to return these result…
View article: The <scp>R</scp>ecent <scp>I</scp>nfection <scp>T</scp>esting <scp>A</scp>lgorithm (<scp>RITA</scp>) in clinical practice: a survey of <scp>HIV</scp> clinicians in <scp>E</scp>ngland and <scp>N</scp>orthern <scp>I</scp>reland
The <span>R</span>ecent <span>I</span>nfection <span>T</span>esting <span>A</span>lgorithm (<span>RITA</span>) in clinical practice: a survey of <span>HIV</span> clinicians in <span>E</span>ngland and <span>N</span>orthern <span>I</span>reland Open
Objectives In order to estimate HIV incidence among high‐risk groups, in J anuary 2009 the H ealth P rotection A gency introduced the R ecent I nfection T esting A lgorithm ( RITA ) in E ngland and N orthern I reland ( E&NI ), currently th…
View article: Factors associated with HIV seroconversion in gay men in England at the start of the 21st century
Factors associated with HIV seroconversion in gay men in England at the start of the 21st century Open
HIV serodiscordant unprotected anal intercourse remains the primary context for HIV transmission among gay men, with increased risk associated with being the receptive partner, receiving ejaculate and use of nitrite inhalants. Although the…
View article: Factors associated with heterosexual transmission of HIV to individuals without a major risk within England, Wales, and Northern Ireland: a comparison with national probability surveys
Factors associated with heterosexual transmission of HIV to individuals without a major risk within England, Wales, and Northern Ireland: a comparison with national probability surveys Open
Heterosexual HIV infected individuals without major risks for HIV acquisition in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland are significantly more likely to report high risk sexual behaviours relative to the British heterosexual general populati…
View article: HIV transmission among men who have sex with men through oral sex
HIV transmission among men who have sex with men through oral sex Open
HIV transmission among men who have sex with men through oral sexWhile the risk of transmission through oral sex for men who have sex with men (MSM) is low, discrepancies remain between study findings and there is uncertainty about the exa…