Increase in Sexually Transmitted Infections among Men Who Have Sex with Men, England, 2014

Emerg Infect Dis. 2016 Jan;22(1):88-91. doi: 10.3201/eid2201.151331.

Abstract

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.

Keywords: England; HIV/AIDS and other retroviruses; bacteria; gonorrhea; men who have sex with men; sexually transmitted infections; surveillance; syphilis; viruses.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • England / epidemiology
  • HIV Infections / epidemiology
  • Homosexuality, Male
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Sexual Behavior / physiology
  • Sexually Transmitted Diseases / genetics*
  • Young Adult