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Sexually transmitted infections in people with multidrug-resistant HIV

Tommaso Clemente1,2, Riccardo Lolatto2, Rebecka Papaioannu Borjesson1,2

  • 1Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University.

AIDS (London, England)
|November 15, 2023
PubMed

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Bacterial sexually transmitted infections (STIs) occurred in men with drug-resistant HIV, particularly in men who have sex with men (MSM). Prioritizing STI prevention and HIV monitoring is crucial for this vulnerable population.

Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health
  • HIV/AIDS Research

Background:

  • Individuals with multidrug-resistant HIV represent a vulnerable population with unique health challenges.
  • Understanding the co-occurrence of other infections, such as bacterial sexually transmitted infections (STIs), is critical for comprehensive care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the incidence of bacterial STIs in individuals with four-class drug-resistant HIV.
  • To identify risk factors and inform prevention strategies for STIs in this specific cohort.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective cohort analysis.
  • Inclusion of patients diagnosed with four-class drug-resistant HIV.
  • Tracking and recording of bacterial STI diagnoses over a defined follow-up period.

Main Results:

  • Bacterial STIs occurred in men with drug-resistant HIV at an incidence of 1.3 per 100 person-years of follow-up (PYFU).
  • Men who have sex with men (MSM) experienced a higher incidence of STIs (3.5/100 PYFU).
  • No STIs were diagnosed in women within the study cohort.

Conclusions:

  • The occurrence of STIs in this population may correlate with effective HIV infection control.
  • Despite improved HIV control, the risk of virological failure and transmission of drug-resistant HIV persists.
  • Prioritizing STI prevention counseling and regular HIV viremia monitoring is essential for managing this patient group.

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