Frequent Transmission of Gonorrhea in Men Who Have Sex with Men
The rate of gonorrhea is much higher in men who have sex with men than in heterosexuals. Because of unique behavioral characteristics, asymptomatic sites of infection, mainly the pharynx, are principal drivers of gonorrhea prevalence in men who have sex with men. On the basis of this observation, we...
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doaj-9053814eef8c43b481d30983cc68c4d32020-11-24T21:06:46ZengCenters for Disease Control and PreventionEmerging Infectious Diseases1080-60401080-60592017-01-0123110210410.3201/eid2301.161205Frequent Transmission of Gonorrhea in Men Who Have Sex with MenChristopher K. FairleyJane S. HockingLei ZhangEric P.F. ChowThe rate of gonorrhea is much higher in men who have sex with men than in heterosexuals. Because of unique behavioral characteristics, asymptomatic sites of infection, mainly the pharynx, are principal drivers of gonorrhea prevalence in men who have sex with men. On the basis of this observation, we call for interventions.https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/23/1/16-1205_articleNeisseria gonorrhoeaemale homosexualitysyphilismen who have sex with menMSMtransmission |
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Christopher K. Fairley Jane S. Hocking Lei Zhang Eric P.F. Chow Frequent Transmission of Gonorrhea in Men Who Have Sex with Men Emerging Infectious Diseases Neisseria gonorrhoeae male homosexuality syphilis men who have sex with men MSM transmission |
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Frequent Transmission of Gonorrhea in Men Who Have Sex with Men |
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Frequent Transmission of Gonorrhea in Men Who Have Sex with Men |
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Frequent Transmission of Gonorrhea in Men Who Have Sex with Men |
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Frequent Transmission of Gonorrhea in Men Who Have Sex with Men |
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Frequent Transmission of Gonorrhea in Men Who Have Sex with Men |
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frequent transmission of gonorrhea in men who have sex with men |
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
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Emerging Infectious Diseases |
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1080-6040 1080-6059 |
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2017-01-01 |
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The rate of gonorrhea is much higher in men who have sex with men than in heterosexuals. Because of unique behavioral characteristics, asymptomatic sites of infection, mainly the pharynx, are principal drivers of gonorrhea prevalence in men who have sex with men. On the basis of this observation, we call for interventions. |
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Neisseria gonorrhoeae male homosexuality syphilis men who have sex with men MSM transmission |
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