What is the overlap between HIV and shigellosis epidemics in England: further evidence of MSM transmission?

Keerthi MohanMatthew HibbertGraeme RooneyMalcolm CanvinTristan ChildsClaire JenkinsIan SimmsPeter KirwanValerie DelpechZheng YinGwenda HughesNigel Field

Published in: Sexually transmitted infections (2017)

We observed a sustained increase in the national rate of shigellosis in MSM with HIV, who may experience more serious clinical disease. Sexual history, HIV status and STI risk might require sensitive investigation in men presenting with gastroenteritis.

Keyphrases

hiv testing
men who have sex with men
hiv positive
antiretroviral therapy
hiv infected
human immunodeficiency virus
hepatitis c virus
hiv aids
south africa
mental health
breast cancer risk