Is Neisseria meningitidis a New Cause of Sexually Transmitted Disease?

Nickmans, S.; Beenhouwer, H. De; Vernelen, Kris; Ide, Louis

doi:10.1016/j.clinmicnews.2013.12.002

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“…Both biochemical and high-throughput genomic studies have confirmed the existence of N. meningitidis among MSM community. [ 30 ] These proofs authenticate the potential increase of sexually transmitted meningococcal urogenital infections.…”

Section: Newly Emerging Sexually Transmitted Infectionsmentioning

confidence: 86%

Emerging and re-emerging sexually transmitted diseases: A review of epidemiological evidences

Balaji

Bhargava

Aggarwal

2022

Indian J Sex Transm Dis

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Substantial increase in the outbreaks of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and associated mortalities have raised international concerns. Concurrent with the escalation of established STIs, developing epidemics and outbreaks of newly emerging sexually transmissible pathogens pose serious problems for people and added burden and challenges for public health practitioners and researchers. Importantly, most of the emerging STIs are frequently found among vulnerable groups, such as men having sex with men and human immunodeficiency virus patients, which may result in large outbreaks in the near future. Furthermore, enhanced spread of antimicrobial resistance among these pathogens ever more limits treatment options for STIs. Thus, it is the optimal time to consider whether an infectious agent is sexually transmissible and develop treatment protocol for handling new STIs with pandemic potential. In this review, we explore emerging STIs, their current epidemiological status, and future perspective.

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Section: Newly Emerging Sexually Transmitted Infectionsmentioning

confidence: 86%

Emerging and re-emerging sexually transmitted diseases: A review of epidemiological evidences

Balaji

Bhargava

Aggarwal

2022

Indian J Sex Transm Dis

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Carriage of Neisseria meningitidis in Men Who Have Sex With Men Presenting to Public Sexual Health Clinics, New York City

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Background We conducted a Neisseria meningitidis (Nm) carriage study among men who have sex with men (MSM) to explore possible sexual transmission. Methods We paired information on patient characteristics with oropharyngeal, rectal, and urethral Nm culture results to assess associations with Nm carriage among 706 MSM at New York City sexual health clinics. The Nm isolates were characterized by whole genome sequencing. Results Twenty-three percent (163 of 706) of MSM were Nm carriers. Oropharyngeal carriage was 22.6% (159 of 703), rectal 0.9% (6 of 695), and urethral 0.4% (3 of 696). Oropharyngeal carriage was associated with the following recent (past 30 days) exposures: 3 or more men kissed (adjusted relative risk [aRR], 1.38; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.03–1.86), performing oral sex (aRR, 1.81; 95% CI, 1.04–3.18), and antibiotic use (aRR, 0.33; 95% CI, 0.19–0.57). Sixteen clonal complexes were identified; 27% belonged to invasive lineages. Conclusions Our findings suggest that oral sex and the number of recent kissing partners contribute to Nm carriage in MSM.

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Two Cases of Neisseria meningitidis Proctitis in HIV-Positive Men Who Have Sex with Men

Fernández¹,

Medina²,

Hidalgo-Tenorio³

et al. 2017

Emerg. Infect. Dis.

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Is Neisseria meningitidis a New Cause of Sexually Transmitted Disease?

Cited by 3 publications

References 11 publications

Emerging and re-emerging sexually transmitted diseases: A review of epidemiological evidences

Emerging and re-emerging sexually transmitted diseases: A review of epidemiological evidences

Carriage of Neisseria meningitidis in Men Who Have Sex With Men Presenting to Public Sexual Health Clinics, New York City

Two Cases of Neisseria meningitidis Proctitis in HIV-Positive Men Who Have Sex with Men

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