Publications by authors named "Panida Silalang"

Article Synopsis
  • A study in London found that 9.8% of men who have sex with men (MSM) tested positive for bacterial enteric pathogens (BEPs), with Enteroaggregative E. coli being the most common.
  • Most MSM with BEPs had a history of bacterial STIs, more sexual partners, and some were on HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis, though gastrointestinal symptoms were rare.
  • The presence of the mphA gene, linked to azithromycin resistance, was notably higher in those with BEPs, suggesting the need for improved antimicrobial stewardship in treating bacterial STIs.
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Introduction: Gastrointestinal infections (GII) can cause serious ill health and morbidity. Although primarily transmitted through faecal contamination of food or water, transmission through sexual activity is well described, especially among men who have sex with men (MSM).

Methods: We investigated the prevalence of GIIs among a convenience sample of MSM who were consecutively diagnosed with rectal (CT) at 12 UK genitourinary medicine clinics during 10 weeks in 2012.

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