Increase in Sexually Transmitted Infections among Men Who Have Sex with Men, England, 2014.
- Resource Type
- journal article
- Authors
- Mohammed, Hamish; Mitchell, Holly; Sile, Bersabeh; Duffell, Stephen; Nardone, Anthony; Hughes, Gwenda
- Source
- Emerging Infectious Diseases. Jan2016, Vol. 22 Issue 1, p88-91. 4p. 2 Charts, 2 Graphs.
- Subject
- *SEXUALLY transmitted diseases
*SEXUAL intercourse
*GAY men's sexual behavior
*DIAGNOSIS of syphilis
- Language
- ISSN
- 1080-6040
Surveillance data from sexual health clinics indicate recent increases in sexually transmitted infections, particularly among men who have sex with men. The largest annual increase in syphilis diagnoses in a decade was reported in 2014. Less condom use may be the primary reason for these increases. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]