Sexually transmitted infections and sexual behaviour among men having sex with men from Tshwane, South Africa.

Background: Men having sex with men (MSM) are at increased risk of acquiring sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including extra-urethral infections. This study aimed to provide information on the presence of genital and extra-genital non-viral STIs and associated risk factors among MSM in the Tshwane district of South Africa.

Method: Samples were collected from 200 MSM in the North-western area of Tshwane.