Rectal Trichomonas vaginalis infection in South African men who have sex with men

Charlotte M. Hoffman; Lise Fritz; Oscar Radebe; Jan Henk Dubbink; James A. McIntyre; Marleen M. Kock; Remco P. H. Peters

doi:10.1177/0956462418788418

Rectal Trichomonas vaginalis infection in South African men who have sex with men

Charlotte M. Hoffman, Lise Fritz, Oscar Radebe, Jan Henk Dubbink, James A. McIntyre, Marleen M. Kock, Remco P. H. Peters^*

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Abstract

This study from South Africa highlights the importance of rectal Trichomonas vaginalis infection as a sexually transmitted infection among men who have sex with men (MSM). We report seven MSM presenting with rectal T. vaginalis infection. Two men presented with symptoms of proctitis; 5/7 had urethral coinfection with T. vaginalis. Rectal T. vaginalis infection should be considered in MSM in areas where genital infection is endemic.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	1444-1447
Number of pages	4
Journal	International Journal of Std & Aids
Volume	29
Issue number	14
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/0956462418788418
Publication status	Published - Dec 2018

Keywords

Africa
homosexual
location
other
protozoal disease
trichomoniasis (Trichomonas vaginalis)
SEXUALLY-TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS
HIGH PREVALENCE
SERVICES
WOMEN

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