Lymphogranuloma venereum in men screened for pharyngeal and rectal infection, Germany

Karin Haar; Sandra Dudareva-Vizule; Hilmar Wisplinghoff; Fabian Wisplinghoff; Andrea Sailer; Klaus Jansen; Birgit Henrich; Ulrich Marcus

doi:10.3201/eid1903.121028

Lymphogranuloma venereum in men screened for pharyngeal and rectal infection, Germany

Karin Haar (Corresponding Author), Sandra Dudareva-Vizule, Hilmar Wisplinghoff, Fabian Wisplinghoff, Andrea Sailer, Klaus Jansen, Birgit Henrich, Ulrich Marcus

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Abstract

To determine prevalence of lymphogranuloma venereum among men who have sex with men in Germany, we conducted a multicenter study during 2009-2010 and found high rates of rectal and pharyngeal infection in men positive for the causative agent, Chlamydia trachomatis. Many infections were asymptomatic. An adjusted C. trachomatis screening policy is justified in Germany.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	488-492
Number of pages	5
Journal	Emerging Infectious Diseases
Volume	19
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.3201/eid1903.121028
Publication status	Published - Mar 2013
Externally published	Yes

Keywords*

Chlamydia Infections
Chlamydia trachomatis
Lymphogranuloma venerum
men who have sex with men
screening
pharyngeal infection
rectal infection
prevalence
Germany

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3.3 Health sciences

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