Repeat Syphilis Among Men Who Have Sex With Men in California, 2002–2006: Implications for Syphilis Elimination Efforts

Cohen, Stephanie E.; Ng, Rilene A. Chew; Katz, Kenneth A.; Bernstein, Kyle T.; Samuel, Michael C.; Kerndt, Peter R.; Bolan, Gail

doi:10.2105/AJPH.2011.300383

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Repeat Syphilis Among Men Who Have Sex With Men in California, 2002–2006: Implications for Syphilis Elimination Efforts

Published Date:

Nov 28 2011

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http://dx.doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2011.300383 New Site Icon

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Am J Public Health. 102(1):e1-e8.

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Am J Public Health

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Cohen, Stephanie E. ; Ng, Rilene A. Chew ; Katz, Kenneth A. ; Bernstein, Kyle T. ; Samuel, Michael C. ; ... More ▼

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Objectives

We examined rates of and risk factors for repeat syphilis infection among men who have sex with men (MSM) in California.

Methods

We analyzed 2002 to 2006 California syphilis surveillance system data.

Results

During the study period, a mean of 5.9% (range: 4.9%–7.1% per year) of MSM had a repeat primary or secondary (PS) syphilis infection within 2 years of an initial infection. There was no significant increase in the annual proportion of MSM with a repeat syphilis infection (P=.42). In a multivariable model, factors associated with repeat syphilis infection were HIV infection (odds ratio [OR] = 1.65; 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.14, 2.37), Black race (OR = 1.84; 95% CI = 1.12, 3.04), and 10 or more recent sex partners (OR = 1.99; 95% CI = 1.12, 3.50).

Conclusions

Approximately 6% of MSM in California have a repeat PS syphilis infection within 2 years of an initial infection. HIV infection, Black race, and having multiple sex partners are associated with increased odds of repeat infection. Syphilis elimination efforts should include messages about the risk for repeat infection and the importance of follow-up testing. Public health attention to individuals repeatedly infected with syphilis may help reduce local disease burdens.

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22095364

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PMC3490561

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Journal Article

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1H25PS001379-01/PS/NCHHSTP CDC HHS/United States ; P30 MH062246/MH/NIMH NIH HHS/United States ; T32 MH-19105-21/MH/NIMH NIH HHS/United States ; T32 MH019105/MH/NIMH NIH HHS/United States ;

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