Sexual transmission of intestinal parasites in men who have sex with men.
Sex Health
; 6(3): 185-94, 2009 Sep.
Article
en En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-19653954
ABSTRACT
Direct oral-anal sexual contact is a common practice among men who have sex with men (MSM) and is implicated in the transmission of various enteric pathogens including intestinal parasites. The present study reviewed data on the sexual transmission of intestinal parasites among MSM, and highlighted advances in the diagnosis of such infections. The emergence and spread of intestinal parasites is of public health concern particularly in the homosexual community. Intestinal parasitic infection should be considered in the differential diagnosis of gastrointestinal disease in this population. Combination of traditional diagnostic procedures with implementation of testing based on novel molecular methods in the accurate identification of intestinal parasites is important so that early intervention and control of infection is facilitated.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Infecciones por Protozoos
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Enfermedades de Transmisión Sexual
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Homosexualidad Masculina
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Parasitosis Intestinales
Tipo de estudio:
Etiology_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Límite:
Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Sex Health
Asunto de la revista:
DOENCAS SEXUALMENTE TRANSMISSIVEIS
Año:
2009
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Reino Unido