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General Reports
           
  Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries  
 		  
 
Delay in the diagnosis of early syphilis among men who have sex with men: need for greater
community and health provider education.
Bissessor M, Fairley CK, De Guingand D, et al
Int J STD AIDS. 2009 Jan;20(1):52-3.
 Abstract
 
Sex Partner Meeting Venues and Out-of-State Sex Partners Among Men Who Have Sex
With Men With Early Syphilis in Connecticut.
Niccolai LM, Livingston KA, Richardson W, Jenkins H. 
Sex Transm Dis. 2007 Jun 8;
 Abstract
 
A WEEK-IN-REVIEW FEATURED REPORT
 Interventions in the Commercial Sex Industry During the Rise in Syphilis Rates Among Men
Who Have Sex With Men (MSM).
Taylor M, Montoya JA, Cantrell R, et al 
Sex Transm Dis. 2005 Oct;32(10 supplement)|
 Abstract
 
Activities to Increase Provider Awareness of Early Syphilis in Men Who Have Sex
With Men in 8 Cities, 2000-2004.
Taylor M, Prescott L, Brown J,  
Sex Transm Dis. 2005 Oct;32(10 supplement):S24-S29.
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Lessons from the syphilis outbreak in homosexual men in east London.
Hourihan M, Wheeler H, Houghton R, Goh BT.et al 
Sex Transm Infect. 2004 Dec;80(6):509-11.
 Abstract

Characteristics of Individuals With Male-to-Male and Heterosexually Acquired Infectious
Syphilis During an Outbreak in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Jayaraman GC, Read RR, Singh A.
Sex Transm Dis 2003 Apr;30(4):315-319
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         Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
 
Promoting Syphilis Ulcer Recognition among Men who have Sex with Men (MSM); Focus
Groups to Explore Feasibility
TA Peterman
 (2008 National STD Prevention Conference)
 Abstract
 
A strong link between syphilis and HIV in men who have sex with men (MSM)
Pettersson F., Malmlof G., Goransson M., et al
(XVI  International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
          Internet Documents
 
  Syphilis & MSM (Men Who Have Sex With Men) - CDC Fact Sheet
CDC
May 2004
Fact Sheet
Transmission
           

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Commercial Sex Venues: A Closer Look At Their Impact on The Syphilis and HIV
Epidemics Among Men Who Have Sex With Men.
Aynalem G, Smith L, Bemis C, et al |
Sex Transm Infect. 2006 Aug 2;
 Abstract
Screening/Testing
           
  Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries  
 
 
Self-reported syphilis and gonorrhoea testing among men who have sex with men: national HIV behavioural
surveillance system, 2003-5.
Tai E, Sanchez T, Lansky A, et al 
Sex Transm Infect. 2008 Nov;84(6):478-82.
 Abstract
 
High Incidence of Asymptomatic Syphilis in HIV-Infected MSM Justifies Routine Screening.
Branger J, van der Meer JT, van Ketel RJ, Jurriaans S, Prins JM. 
Sex Transm Dis. 2008 Oct 27
 Abstract
 
Syphilis Serologic Prevalence Monitoring Among STD Clinic Clients: Correlation With Reported
Syphilis Incidence, San Diego, CA, 1985-2004.
Gunn RA, Lee M, Oh C, Brodine S.
Sex Transm Dis. 2007 Apr 20
 Abstract
 
Control of Syphilis Outbreaks in Men Who Have Sex With Men: The Role of Screening
in Nonmedical Settings.
Ciesielski C, Kahn RH, Taylor M, et al 
Sex Transm Dis. 2005 Oct;32(10 supplement):S37-S42.
 Abstract
 

Social Marketing Campaign Significantly Associated With Increases in Syphilis
Testing Among Gay and Bisexual Men in San Francisco.
Montoya JA, Kent CK, Rotblatt H, et al 
Sex Transm Dis. 2005 Jul;32(7):395-399
 Abstract
 
           Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
  On-line Syphilis Testing In San Francisco, 2003-2007
R Kohn, DeK. Levine, J McCright, et al
 (2008 National STD Prevention Conference)
 Abstract
 
"Reason for Testing" Among Patients Found to Have Syphilis
W Burleson, C Lind-Livingston, P Carr
 (2008 National STD Prevention Conference)
 Abstract
 
Syphilis Testing at a Large-scale Outreach Event
C Tamble, W Burleson, D Blechinger, et al
 2008 National STD Prevention Conference)
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Diagnostics
           
           Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
  Detection of syphilis and HSV in MSM
A Rompalo,
 (2008 National STD Prevention Conference)
 Abstract
Epidemiology/Prevalence Studies
           

Australia

  Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries  
 		  
Epidemic syphilis among homosexually active men in Sydney.
Jin F, Prestage GP, Kippax SC,
Med J Aust. 2005 Aug 15;183(4):179-183.
Abstract
 
China

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries  
 
 
Prevalence of syphilis and HIV infections among men who have sex with men from different settings in
Shenzhen, China: implications for HIV/STD surveillance.
Hong FC, Zhou H, Cai YM, et al 
Sex Transm Infect. 2008 Jul 24
 Abstract

The Influence of Social and Sexual Networks in the Spread of HIV and Syphilis Among Men Who
Have Sex With Men in Shanghai, China.
Choi KH, Ning Z, Gregorich SE, Pan Q.  
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2007 Feb 22;
 Abstract
 
The Netherlands
 
          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries  
 
 
High Incidence of Asymptomatic Syphilis in HIV-Infected MSM Justifies Routine Screening.
Branger J, van der Meer JT, van Ketel RJ, Jurriaans S, Prins JM. 
Sex Transm Dis. 2008 Oct 27
 Abstract

Trends in Hepatitis A, B, and Shigellosis Compared With Gonorrhea and Syphilis in Men Who Have Sex With
Men in Amsterdam, 1992-2006.
van Rijckevorsel GG, Sonder GJ, Bovée LP, et al 
Sex Transm Dis. 2008 Jul 31.
 Abstract
 
Peru
 
        Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
  CONFERENCE PDF POSTER
HIV Incidence and Syphilis Rates among Men Who Have Sex with Men at High Risk for HIV-1
Infection in 5 Andean Cities
J Guanira, J Lama, P Goicochea, et al
(14 CROI)
 PDF Poster     Abstract
 
Sweden
 
          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries  
 
  Syphilis epidemiology in Sweden: re-emergence since 2000 primarily due to spread among men who
have sex with men.
Velicko I, Arneborn M, Blaxhult A. 
Euro Surveill. 2008 Dec 11;13(50). pii: 19063.
 Abstract

        Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
  Gonorrhoea, chlamydia and syphilis are common in men who have sex with men (MSM), newly
diagnosed with HIV in Stockholm, Sweden
 Ulla-Karin Hallgren, Ivar Qvarnstrom, Fredrik Pettersson, et al
(8th Int Congress on Drug Therapy in HIV Infection)
 Abstract
 
United States
 
  Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries  
 
 
A Consequence of the Syphilis Epidemic Among Men Who Have Sex With Men (MSM):
Neurosyphilis in Los Angeles, 2001-2004.
Taylor MM, Aynalem G, Olea LM, et al 
Sex Transm Dis. 2008 May;35(5):430-434.
 Abstract
 
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 Jan 14
Abstract
 
FULL TEXT ARTICLE
 Symptomatic Early Neurosyphilis Among HIV-Positive Men Who Have Sex with Men ---
Four Cities, United States, January 2002--June 2004
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2007 Jun 29;56(25):625-8.
 Paper
 
Syphilis Serologic Prevalence Monitoring Among STD Clinic Clients: Correlation With Reported
Syphilis Incidence, San Diego, CA, 1985-2004.
Gunn RA, Lee M, Oh C, Brodine S.
Sex Transm Dis. 2007 Apr 20
 Abstract
 
Trends in Primary and Secondary Syphilis Among Men Who Have Sex with Men in the United
States.
Heffelfinger JD, Swint EB, et al  
Am J Public Health. 2007 Apr 26;
Paper

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Trends in Primary and Secondary Syphilis and HIV Infections in Men Who Have Sex with
Men --- San Francisco and Los Angeles, California, 1998--2002.
 MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2004 Jul 9;53(26):575-578.
 Paper

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
 Primary and Secondary Syphilis Among Men Who Have Sex with Men --- New York City,
 2001
MMWR Vol 51, No 38;853 09/27/2002
Paper
 
FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
 Outbreak of Syphilis Among Men Who Have Sex With Men ---Southern California,2000
MMWR  2000 Vo l50, No 07;117 02/23/2001
Paper

         Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

 
Increasing Rates of Early Syphilis and HIV Among Young MSM in Baltimore- City
T Flemming, G Olthoff, D Freeman, et al
 (2008 National STD Prevention Conference)
 Abstract
 
Self-reported Syphilis and Gonorrhea Testing among Men who have Sex with Men (MSM)
in the United States, National HIV Behavioral Surveillance System, 2003-2005
E Tai, T Sanchez, A Lansky, et al
 (2008 National STD Prevention Conference)
 Abstract
 
Syphilis Among Men Who Have Sex with Men, Georgia 2000 – 2006
B Le, Re Robinson, L Allen Johnson.
 (2008 National STD Prevention Conference)
 Abstract
 
Neurosyphilis Among Men Who Have Sex with Men, Chicago, IL, 2006
I Abide
 (2008 National STD Prevention Conference)
 Abstract
 
It's Back! Repeat Syphilis Infection Among Men Who Have Sex with Men, Chicago, IL,
2004-2006
I Tabidze
 (2008 National STD Prevention Conference)
 Abstract
 
Syphilis and HIV in Sexual Networks of Men who have Sex with Men (MSM) in Los Angeles
County, California
CM O'Leary
 (2008 National STD Prevention Conference)
 Abstract
 
Consequence of the Syphilis Epidemic Among Men Who Have Sex with Men (MSM)
Neurosyphilis in Los Angeles, 2001-2004
MM. Taylor, G Aynalem, L Olea, et al
(2006 National STD Prevention Conference)
 Abstract
 
Repeat Syphilis Infections in Men who have Sex with Men, 2000-2005, Chicago, IL
C Ciesielski, ITabidze 
(2006 National STD Prevention Conference)
 Abstract

Gonorrhea and Chlamydia Test Positivity, and Syphilis Seroreactivity among Asymptomatic
Men who have Sex with Men attending a Large Primary Care Clinic in Boston, 2003-2004
DJ. Helms, KH. Mayer, M J. Mimiaga, et al 
(2006 National STD Prevention Conference)
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Partner Notification
           
  Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries  
 		  
  Syphilis Partner Notification With Men Who Have Sex With Men: A Review and
Commentary.
ogben M, Paffel J, Broussard D, et al  
Sex Transm Dis. 2005 Oct;32(10 supplement):S43-S47.
 Abstract
Risk Factors
General Risk Behaviors          
  Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries  
 		  
 
An emerging HIV risk environment: a preliminary epidemiological profile of an MSM
POZ Party in New York City.
Clatts MC, Goldsamt LA, Yi H.
Sex Transm Infect. 2005 Oct;81(5):373-6.
 Abstract

Risk Factors for Early Syphilis Among Gay and Bisexual Men Seen in an STD Clinic:
San Francisco, 2002-2003.
Wong W, Chaw JK, Kent CK, Klaus  
Sex Transm Dis. 2005 Jul;32(7):458-463.
 Abstract

Correlates of Internet use to meet sex partners among men who have sex with men diagnosed
with early syphilis in Los Angeles County.
Taylor M, Aynalem G, Smith L, et al.   
Sex Transm Dis. 2004 Sep;31(9):552-6.
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         Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
 
Sexual behavior risk factors for syphilis infection in a prospective cohort of HIV-infected men
who have sex with men (MSM)
 L. Siegel, T. Wilkin, Cornell Clinical Trials Unit
 (XVII  International AIDS Conference)
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Evidence of heterosexual bridging among syphilis infected men who have sex with men
S Cunningham, ARompalo, J Ellen 
(2006 National STD Prevention Conference9
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Prevention
           
  Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries  
 		  
 
Stop the Sores: The Making and Evaluation of a Successful Social Marketing Campaign.
Plant A, Montoya JA, Rotblatt H, et al 
Health Promot Pract. 2008 Apr 10
Abstract
 
A WEEK-IN-REVIEW FEATURED REPORT
Short-Term Impact Evaluation of a Social Marketing Campaign to Prevent Syphilis Among Men
Who Have Sex With Men.
Darrow WW, Biersteker S.
Am J Public Health. 2008 Jan 2
 Abstract
 
Florida's Multifaceted Response for Increases in Syphilis Among MSM: The Miami-Ft.
Lauderdale Initiative.
Schmitt K, Bulecza S, George D,  
Sex Transm Dis. 2005 Oct;32(10 supplement):S19-S23.
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Reaching Out to Boys at Bars: Utilizing Community Partnerships to Employ a
Wellness Strategy for Syphilis Control Among Men Who Have Sex With Men in
New York City.
Blank S, Gallagher K, Washburn K, Rogers M.
Sex Transm Dis. 2005 Oct;32(10 supplement):S65-S72.
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Syphilis Epidemics and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Incidence Among
Men Who Have Sex With Men in the United States: Implications for HIV Prevention.
Buchacz K, Greenberg A, Onorato I, Janssen R.
Sex Transm Dis. 2005 Oct;32(10 Suppl):S73-9.
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The Public Health Response to Epidemic Syphilis, San Francisco, 1999-2004.
Klausner JD, Kent CK, Wong W, McCright J, Katz MH.
Sex Transm Dis. 2005 Oct;32(10 supplement):S11-S1
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           Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
  How Men Who Have Sex with Men Conceptualize and Manage Their Risk of
Contracting Syphilis: Results from Qualitative Research
CM O'Leary, A Plant, JA. Montoya, et al
 (2008 National STD Prevention Conference)
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Syphilis/HIV Coinfection
           
  Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries  
 		  
 
Relationship Between Syphilis and HIV Infections Among Men Who Have Sex With Men
in Beijing, China.
Ruan Y, Li D, Li X, Qian HZ  
Sex Transm Dis. 2007 Feb 23;
 Abstract

A Case-Control Study of Syphilis Among Men Who Have Sex With Men in New York City:
Association With HIV Infection.
Paz-Bailey G, Meyers A, Blank S, et al
Sex Transm Dis. 2004 Oct;31(10):581-587.
Abstract

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