Prior Sexually Transmitted Infections and HIV in Patients With Mpox, Chicago, Illinois (June 2022–March 2023)

Abstract HIV is associated with severe mpox. Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) could facilitate mpox transmission. We estimated HIV and STI frequency among patients with mpox and compared characteristics associated with mpox severity. Mpox cases during 1 June 2022 to 31 March 2023 were matched...

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Published in:The Journal of infectious diseases 2024-03, Vol.229 (Supplement_2), p.S197-S202
Main Authors: Faherty, Emily A G, Holly, Taylor, Herrera, Kara, Guidry, Taylor, Lyang, Jeffrey, Black, Stephanie, Tabidze, Irina
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome - complications
Chicago
Disease transmission
HIV
HIV Infections - complications
Homosexuality, Male
Human immunodeficiency virus
Humans
Illinois
Male
Mpox
Mpox (monkeypox)
Prophylaxis
Sexually transmitted diseases
Sexually Transmitted Diseases - diagnosis
STD
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Summary:Abstract HIV is associated with severe mpox. Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) could facilitate mpox transmission. We estimated HIV and STI frequency among patients with mpox and compared characteristics associated with mpox severity. Mpox cases during 1 June 2022 to 31 March 2023 were matched to Illinois HIV/AIDS surveillance data. Among 1124 patients with mpox, 489 (44%) had HIV and 786 (70%) had prior or concurrent STI; 307 (39%) had ≥3 STI episodes. More patients with mpox who were living with HIV were hospitalized than those without HIV (10.3% vs 4.1%, P < .001). STI screening visits are opportunities to vaccinate against mpox and provide HIV prophylaxis or treatment.
ISSN:0022-1899
1537-6613
DOI:10.1093/infdis/jiad491