Publications by authors named "U Marcus"
BackgroundHepatitis A and B vaccinations are recommended for men who have sex with men (MSM), given their increased risk of infection. However, data on vaccination programmes are scarce.AimTo use information on vaccination recommendations and vaccine uptake among MSM in the WHO European Region to guide prevention.
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- Recent hepatitis A outbreaks among men who have sex with men (MSM) in Europe highlight the need for effective prevention strategies for viral hepatitis in this group.
- A study involving 113,884 MSM across 43 countries found that 68% had basic knowledge about viral hepatitis, with significant variations by country and factors such as age and past health diagnoses influencing knowledge levels.
- The findings suggest that improving awareness and creating a supportive environment for sexual orientation disclosure in healthcare settings are essential for better targeted prevention efforts.
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- The 2022 mpox outbreak in Berlin primarily affected men who have sex with men (MSM), highlighting a need to understand the prevalence of undiagnosed cases.
- A cross-sectional study was conducted, involving 1,119 MSM participants who provided socio-demographic data and blood samples for serological analysis to identify mpox infections.
- The study found that 7.4% reported a previous mpox diagnosis and identified an additional 91 cases of suspected undiagnosed infections, with those affected more likely to have had multiple condomless anal sex partners.