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General Reports

Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

The Cumulative Effects of Medication Use, Drug Use, and Smoking on Erectile Dysfunction Among
Men Who Have Sex with Men.
Hart TA, Moskowitz D, Cox C, et al"
J Sex Med. 2012 Feb 9.
Abstract

Erectile Dysfunction and Premature Ejaculation in Men Who Have Sex with Men.
Shindel AW, Vittinghoff E, Breyer BN.
J Sex Med. 2012 Jan 3.
Abstract

Why Rectal Douches May Be Acceptable Rectal-Microbicide Delivery Vehicles for
Men Who Have Sex With Men.
Carballo-Diéguez A, Bauermeister J, Ventuneac A, et al
Sex Transm Dis. 2009 Dec 2.
Abstract

Vascular risk factors, HIV serostatus, and cognitive dysfunction in gay and bisexual men.
Becker JT, Kingsley L, Mullen J. et al
Neurology. 2009 Oct 20;73(16):1292-1299.
Abstract

Anal Sexually Transmitted Infections and Risk of HIV Infection in Homosexual Men.
Jin F, Prestage GP, Imrie J, Kippax SC, et al
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2009 Sep 3
Abstract

Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

Molecular Cloning and Biological Characterization of Full-length Transmitted/Founder Viruses
from Injection Drug Users, MSM, and Heterosexuals
H Li, K Bar C Tremblay, et al
(17CROI)

An Update on Syndemic Theory Among Urban Gay Men
R Stall, MS Friedman J Catania,
(135 APHA)
Abstract

ID Screening

Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

Health care screening for men who have sex with men.
Knight D.
J Am Fam Physician. 2004 May 1;69(9):2149-56.
Abstract

Amebiasis

Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

Amoebiasis among patrons visiting gay saunas in Taiwan.
Hung CC, Ko NY, Ko WC,
HIV Med. 2008 Jun 20.
Abstract

FULL TEXT ARTICLE
Increased Risk for Entamoeba histolytica Infection and Invasive Amebiasis in HIV Seropositive
Men Who Have Sex with Men in Taiwan.
Hung CC, Ji DD, Sun HY, et al
PLoS Negl Trop Dis. 2008 Feb 27;2(2):e17
Paper

Cryptosporidiosis

Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

Prevalence of Enteric Protozoa in HIV-Positive and HIV-Negative Men Who Have Sex
with Menfrom Sydney, Australia
Stark D, Fotedar R, VAN Hal S, et al
Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2007 Mar;76(3):549-552.
Abstract

Risk factors leading to Cryptosporidium infection in men who have sex with men.
Hellard M, Hocking J, Willis J, et al
Sex Transm Infect. 2003 Oct;79(5):412-414.
Abstract

Entamoeba histolytica Infection

Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

FULL TEXT ARTICLE
Increased Risk for Entamoeba histolytica Infection and Invasive Amebiasis in HIV
Seropositive Men Who Have Sex with Men in Taiwan.
Hung CC, Ji DD, Sun HY, et al
PLoS Negl Trop Dis. 2008 Feb 27;2(2):e17
Paper

Epstein-Barr Virus Infection

Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

PCR detection of Epstein-Barr virus, herpes simplex virus and human papillomavirus from
the anal mucosa in HIV-seropositive and HIV-seronegative homosexual men.
Lowhagen GB, Bergbrant IM, Bergstrom T, et al.
Int J STD AIDS 1999 Sep;10(9):615-8
Abstract

Herpes Simplex Virus

Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

Prevalence and Correlates of Herpes Simplex Virus Type-2 Infection Among Men Who Have Sex With Men,
San Francisco, 2008.
Bohl DD, Katz KA, Bernstein K, et al
Sex Transm Dis. 2011 Jan 27
Abstract

Men Who Have Sex With Men in the United States: Demographic and Behavioral
Characteristics and Prevalence of HIV and HSV-2 Infection: Results from
National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2001-2006.
Xu F, Sternberg MR, Markowitz LE.
Sex Transm Dis. 2010 May 13.
Abstract

Increasing role of herpes simplex virus type-1 in first episode anogenital herpes in heterosexual
women and younger men who have sex with men, 1992-2006.
Ryder N, Jin F, McNulty AM, et al
Sex Transm Infect. 2009 Mar 8.
Abstract

Effect of aciclovir on HIV-1 acquisition in herpes simplex virus 2 seropositive women and
men who have sex with men: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.
Celum C, Wald A, Hughes J, et al
Lancet. 2008 Jun 21;371(9630):2109-19.
Abstract

Rise in seroprevalence of herpes simplex virus type 1 among highly sexual active
homosexual menand an increasing association between herpes simplex virus type 2
and HIV over time (1984-2003).
Smit C, Pfrommer C, Mindel A, et al
Eur J Epidemiol. 2007 Oct 10;
Abstract

Association of Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2 Infection and Syphilis with Human
Immunodeficiency Virus Infection among Men Who Have Sex with Men in Peru.
Lama JR, Lucchetti A, Suarez L, et al
J Infect Dis. 2006 Nov 15;194(10):1459-66
Abstract

Herpes simplex virus type 2 infection as a risk factor for human immunodeficiency virus
acquisition in men who have sex with men.
Renzi C, Douglas Jr JM, Foster M, et al.
J Infect Dis 2003 Jan 1;187(1):19-25
Abstract

PCR detection of Epstein-Barr virus, herpes simplex virus and human papillomavirus from the
anal mucosa in HIV-seropositive and HIV-seronegative homosexual men.
Lowhagen GB, Bergbrant IM, Bergstrom T, et al.
Int J STD AIDS 1999 Sep;10(9):615-8
Abstract

Herpes simplex virus type 2 shedding in human immunodeficiency virus-negative men who
have sex with men: frequency, patterns, and risk factors.
Krone MR, Wald A, Tabet SR
Clin Infect Dis 2000 Feb;30(2):261-7
Abstract

Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

Changing patterns in epidemiology of Herpes Simplex Virus type 1 and 2 among HIV-infected
and uninfected homosexual men between 1984-2003, in the Netherlands
Smit C., Pfrommer C., Taylor J., et al
XVI International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

High HSV-2 Prevalence and Willingness to Participate in Acyclovir Suppression Trial
Among HIV-negative Peruvian Men Who have Sex with Men
P Goicochea, J Sanchez, L Kusunoki, et al.
(10 CROI)
Abstract

Human Adenovirus

Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Frequent detection of human adenovirus from the lower gastrointestinal tract in men
who have sex with men.
Curlin ME, Huang ML, Lu X, et al
PLoS One. 2010 Jun 25;5(6):e11321
Paper

Human Herpesvirus- 8 (HHS-8)

Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

Prevalence and Correlates of Human Herpesvirus 8 Infection Among Peruvian Men Who Have
Sex With Men.
Guanira JV, Casper C, Lama JR, et al
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2008 Nov 4
Abstract

Risk factors for human Herpesvirus 8 infection and AIDS-associated Kaposi's sarcoma
among men who have sex with men in a European multicentre study.
Martro E, Esteve A, Schulz TF, et al
Int J Cancer. 2006 Dec 7
Abstract

Prevalence and Correlates of Human Herpesvirus 8 Infection Among Peruvian Men
Who Have SexWith Men.
Guanira JV, Casper C, Lama JR, et al
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2008 Nov 4.
Abstract

Risk factors for Kaposi's sarcoma among HHV-8 seropositive homosexual men with
AIDS.
Nawar E, Mbulaiteye SM, Gallant JE
Int J Cancer. 2005 Feb 1;
Abstract

Correlates of prevalent and incident Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpesvirus
infection in men who have sex with men.
Casper C, Wald A, Pauk J
J Infect Dis. 2002 Apr 1;185(7):990-3.
Abstract

Prevalence of Kaposi sarcoma-associated herpesvirus infection in homosexual men at
beginning of and during the HIV epidemic.
Osmond DH, Buchbinder S, Cheng A, et al
JAMA. 2002 Jan 9;287(2):221-5
Abstract

Kaposi's sarcoma and human herpesvirus 8 infection do not protect HIV-1 infected
homosexual men from AIDS dementia complex.
Renwick N, Weverling GJ, Halaby T, et a;
AIDS. 2001 Nov 9;15(16):2165-9.
Abstract

Seroepidemiology of human herpesvirus 8 among young men who have sex
Diamond C, Thiede H, Perdue T, et al
Sex Transm Dis 2001 Mar;28(3):176-83
Abstract

HPV Infection/Disease

Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Association of Human Papillomavirus Infection and Abnormal Anal Cytology among HIV-Infected MSM in Beijing, China.
Yang Y, Li X, Zhang Z, Qian HZ, et al
PLoS One. 2012;7(4):e35983.
Paper

Human Papillomavirus Infection in Men who have Sex with Men in Lima, Peru.
Quinn R, Salvatierra J, Solari V, et al
AIDS Res Hum Retroviruses. 2012 Apr 21.
Abstract

Anal human papillomavirus infection and associated neoplastic lesions in men who have sex with men: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Machalek DA, Poynten M, Jin F, et al
Lancet Oncol. 2012 Mar 22
Abstract

Six-Month Incidence, Persistence, and Factors Associated With Persistence of Anal Human Papillomavirus in Men: The HPV in Men Study.
Nyitray AG, Carvalho da Silva RJ, et al
J Infect Dis. 2011 Sep 30.
Abstract

Genital, oral, and anal human papillomavirus infection in men who have sex with men.
Dietz CA, Nyberg CR.
J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2011 Mar;111(3 Suppl 2):S19-25.
Abstract

Prevalence of and Risk Factors for Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Infection Among HIV-Seronegative
Men Who Have Sex With Men.
Goldstone S, Palefsky JM, Giuliano AR, et al
J Infect Dis. 2011 Jan;203(1):66-74.
Abstract

Age-Specific Prevalence of and Risk Factors for Anal Human Papillomavirus (HPV) among Men Who
Have Sex with Women and Men Who Have Sex with Men: The HPV in Men (HIM) Study.
Nyitray AG, Carvalho da Silva RJ, et al,
J Infect Dis. 2011 Jan;203(1):49-57
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Anal HPV Infection in HIV-Positive Men Who Have Sex with Men from China.
Gao L, Zhou F, Li X, et al
PLoS One. 2010 Dec 6;5(12):e15256.
Paper

A WEEK-IN-REVIEW FEATURED REPORT
Targeted human papillomavirus vaccination of men who have sex with men in the USA:
a cost-effectiveness modelling analysis.
Kim JJ.
Lancet Infect Dis. 2010 Nov 2|
Abstract

Should I or Shouldn't I: Decision making, knowledge and behavioral effects of quadrivalent
HPV vaccination in men who have sex with men.
Thomas EA, Goldstone SE.
Vaccine. 2010 Oct 12
Abstract

Gay and Bisexual Men's Willingness to Receive Anal Papanicolaou Testing.
Reed AC, Reiter PL, Smith JS, et al
Am J Public Health. 2010 Apr 15.
Abstract

Human papillomavirus (HPV) prevalence and type distribution, and HPV-associated cytological
abnormalities in anal specimens from men infected with HIV who have sex with men.
Damay A, Fabre J, Costes V, et al
J Med Virol. 2010 Feb 17;82(4):592-596
Abstract

Acceptability of HPV Vaccine Among a National Sample of Gay and Bisexual Men.
Reiter PL, Brewer NT, McRee AL, et al
Sex Transm Dis. 2010 Jan 28.|
Abstract

Anal human papillomavirus genotype diversity and co-infection in a community-based sample of
homosexual men.
Vajdic CM, van Leeuwen MT, Jin F, et al
Sex Transm Infect. 2009 Apr 1
Abstract

Human papillomavirus-associated diseases in HIV-infected men who have sex with men.
Kreuter A, Wieland U.
Curr Opin Infect Dis. 2009

Apr;22(2):109-14
Abstract

Prevalence, Clearance, and Incidence of Anal Human Papillomavirus Infection in HIV-Infected Men:
The HIPVIRG Cohort Study.
de Pokomandy A, Rouleau D, Ghattas G, et al
J Infect Dis. 2009 Feb 24.
Abstract

What men who have sex with men think about the human papillomavirus vaccine.
Simatherai D, Catriona CS, Fairley CK, et al
Sex Transm Infect. 2009 Jan 19
Abstract

A WEEK-IN-REVIEW FEATURED REPORT
What Do Gay Men Know About Human Papillomavirus? Australian Gay Men's Knowledge and
Experience of Anal Cancer Screening and Human Papillomavirus.
Pitts MK, Fox C, Willis J, Anderson J. et al
Sex Transm Dis. 2006 Jul 6;
Abstract

HIV infection and human herpesvirus-8 oral shedding among men who have sex
with men.
Casper C, Redman M, Huang ML, et al
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2004 Mar 1;35(3):233-8.
Abstract

Human papillomavirus infection in men who have sex with men participating in a dutch
gay-cohort study.
Van Der Snoek EM, Niesters HG, Mulder PG, et al.
Sex Transm Dis. 2003 Aug;30(8):639-44.
Abstract

Cervical and anal HPV infections in HIV positive women and men.
de Sanjose S, Palefsky J.
Virus Res 2002 Nov;89(2):201-11
Abstract

Effect of highly active antiretroviral therapy on the natural history of anal squamous
intraepithelial lesions and anal human papillomavirus infection.
Palefsky JM, Holly EA, Ralston ML
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr 2001 Dec 15;28(5):422-8
Abstract

PCR detection of Epstein-Barr virus, herpes simplex virus and human papillomavirus
from the anal mucosa in HIV-seropositive and HIV-seronegative homosexual men.
Lowhagen GB, Bergbrant IM, Bergstrom T, et al.
Int J STD AIDS 1999 Sep;10(9):615-8
Abstract

Human papillomavirus, anal squamous intraepithelial lesions, and human
immunodeficiency virus in a cohort of gay men.
Friedman HB, Saah AJ, Sherman ME, et al.
J Infect Dis 1998 Jul;178(1):45-52
Abstract

Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

POSTER
HPV Infection in Anus, Penis, and Mouth in HIV⁺ Heterosexual and MSM: The CARH-MEN Cohort Study
S Videla, L Darwich, M-P Cañadas, et al
(19 CROI)
PDF Poster Abstract

Human Papilloma Virus and Anorectal Carcinoma Knowledge in Men who have Sex with Men
C Blackwell
(139 APHA)
Abstract

24 Months of cART Is Not Associated with a Reduction of Anal HPV Infection in HIV⁺ MSM
C Piketty, A Si-Mohamed, E Lanoy, et al
(18 CROI)
Abstract

Oral Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Infection Among HIV-infected Men Who Have Sex with Men
G D’Souza, D Beachler, L Jacobson, et al
(17 CROI)
Abstract

High-Risk HPV Prevalence by HIV-1 Status in Spanish Men Who Had Sex with Men (MSM) in an
Out Patient Sexually Transmitted Diseases Clinic and in a prospective cohort of HIV-positive
MSM and women belonging to Spanish Multicenter Cohort (CoRIS)
M Ortiz, M Torres, C González, et al
(17 CROI)
Abstract

Prevalence of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and incidence of HPV-related cancers in an HIV-infected
cohort in the US, 1992-2003
A.D. McNaghten, D.L. Hanson, A.N. Do,, et al
(XVII International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

HPV-associated anal disease in HIV-positive and HIV-negative men who have sex with men in Thailand
A. Li, N. Phanuphak, W. Sathianthammawit, et al
(XVII International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

HSV-2

Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

Men who have sex with men in the United States: demographic and behavioral
characteristics and prevalence of HIV and HSV-2 infection: results from National
Health and Nutrition
Examination Survey 2001-2006.
Xu F, Sternberg MR, Markowitz LE.
Sex Transm Dis. 2010 Jun;;37(6):399-405.
Abstract

Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder

Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

Letrozole Versus Testosterone. A Single-Center Pilot Study of HIV-Infected Men Who
Have Sex with Men on Highly Active Anti-Retroviral Therapy (HAART) with Hypoactive
Sexual Desire Disorder and Raised Estradiol Levels.
Richardson D, Goldmeier D, Frize G, et al J Sex Med. 2007 Mar;4(2):502-8.
Abstract

Intestinal Parasites

Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

Sexual transmission of intestinal parasites in men who have sex with men.
Abdolrasouli A, McMillan A, Ackers JP.
Sex Health. 2009 Sep;6(3):185-94.
Abstract

Kaposi's Sarcoma

Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

Recreational Drug Use and Risk of Kaposi's Sarcoma in HIV- and HHV-8-Coinfected Homosexual Men.
Chao C, Jacobson LP, Jenkins FJ, et al
AIDS Res Hum Retroviruses. 2008 Dec 24.
Abstract

Kaposi's sarcoma in HIV-negative men having sex with men.
Lanternier F, Lebbé C, Schartz N, et al
AIDS. 2008 Aug 20;22(13):1629-32.
Abstract

Awareness of Kaposi's Sarcoma-Associated Herpesvirus Among Men Who Have Sex With Men.
Phillips AM, Jones AG, Osmond DH, et al
Sex Transm Dis. 2008 Jul 25.
Abstract

Risk factors for Kaposi's sarcoma among HHV-8 seropositive homosexual men with
AIDS.
Nawar E, Mbulaiteye SM, Gallant JE
Int J Cancer. 2005 Feb 1;
Abstract

Correlates of prevalent and incident Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpesvirus
infection in men who have sex with men.
Casper C, Wald A, Pauk J
J Infect Dis. 2002 Apr 1;185(7):990-3.
Abstract

Prevalence of Kaposi sarcoma-associated herpesvirus infection in homosexual men at
beginning of and during the HIV epidemic.
Osmond DH, Buchbinder S, Cheng A, et al
JAMA. 2002 Jan 9;287(2):221-5
Abstract

Kaposi's sarcoma and human herpesvirus 8 infection do not protect HIV-1 infected
homosexual men from AIDS dementia complex.
Renwick N, Weverling GJ, Halaby T, et a;
AIDS. 2001 Nov 9;15(16):2165-9.
Abstract

Trends in AIDS-related opportunistic infections among men who have sex with men and
among injecting drug users, 1991-1996.
Jones JL, Hanson DL, Dworkin MS, et al
J Infect Dis. 1998 Jul;178(1):114-20.
Abstract

Meningococcus

Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

Molecular epidemiology of Neisseria meningitidis isolates from an outbreak of meningococcal
disease among men who have sex with men, Chicago, 2003.
Schmink S, Watson JT, Coulson GB, et al
J Clin Microbiol. 2007 Aug 29;
Abstract

Oncological Disorders

Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

Gay and lesbian patients with cancer.
Katz A.
Oncol Nurs Forum. 2009 Mar;36(2):203-7
Abstract

Proctitis

Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

Reactive arthritis associated with L2b lymphogranuloma venereum proctitis.
El Karoui K, Méchaï F, Ribadeau-Dumas F, et al
Sex Transm Infect. 2009 Jun;85(3):180-1
Abstract

Sexually transmitted infections as a cause of proctitis in men who have sex with men.
Davis TW, Goldstone SE.
Dis Colon Rectum. 2009 Mar;52(3):507-12.
Abstract

Etiology of Clinical Proctitis among Men Who Have Sex with Men.
Klausner JD, Kohn R, Kent C.
Clin Infect Dis. 2004 Jan 15;38(2):300-302
Abstract

Shigella

Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

Shifting dominance of Shigella species in men who have sex with men.
Ratnayake R, Allard R, Pilon PA.
Epidemiol Infect. 2012 Apr 23:1-5.
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Shigella flexneri Serotype 3 Infections Among Men Who Have Sex with Men ---
Chicago, Illinois, 2003--2004
CDC
MMWR August 26, 2005 / Vol. 54 / No. 33
Paper

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Shigella sonnei Outbreak Among Men Who Have Sex with Men --- San Francisco,
California,2000--2001
MMWR Vol 50, No 42;922 10/26/2001
Paper

Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
	POSTER High Frequency of Quinolone Resistance among Shigella sonnei Strains from HIV⁺ MSM I Krznaric, A Jessen, A Baumgarten, et al PDF Poster Abstract

Staph Infection

Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

No evidence of colonization with community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus
aureus in HIV-1-infected men who have sex with men.
Giuliani M, Longo B, Latini A, et al
Epidemiol Infect. 2010 Jan 29:1-5.
Abstract

Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Colonization, Behavioral Risk Factors,
and Skin and Soft-Tissue Infection at an Ambulatory Clinic Serving a Large Population
of HIV-Infected Men Who Have Sex with Men.
Szumowski JD, Wener KM, Gold HS, et al
Clin Infect Dis. 2009 May 29.
Abstract

Prevalence of community-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
colonization in men
who have sex with men.
Antoniou T, Devlin R, Gough K, et al
Int J STD AIDS. 2009 Mar;20(3):180-3.
Abstract

Sex on premises venue (SOPV) health promotion project in response to sustained
increases in HIV notifications.
Mullens AB, Staunton S, Debattista J, et al
Sex Health. 2009 Mar;6(1):41-4
Abstract

A WEEK IN REVIEW FEATURED REPORT
Emergence of multidrug-resistant, community-associated, methicillin-resistant
Staphylococcus aureus clone USA300 in men who have sex with men.
Diep BA, Chambers HF, Graber CJ, et al
Ann Intern Med. 2008 Feb 19;148(4):249-57.
Abstract

Urethritis

Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

Risk-Taking and Health-Seeking Behavior in Men With a History of Urethritis:
Is There a Learning Curve?
Sizemore JM JR, JM, Sanders WM ,et al
Sex Transm Dis. 2004 Apr;31(4):225-228.
Abstract

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