Sexually transmitted diarrhoea spreading rapidly among gay men in UK
A rapid spread of sexually transmitted shigellosis among gay men in the UK has prompted experts to warn of a distinct public health threat.
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The brief
A gut infection known as shigella is spreading rapidly among some networks of gay men in the UK. Research from the University of Cambridge indicates increased sexual transmission of the condition.
Coverage from Sky News, PinkNews, and the University of Cambridge emphasizes the speed of the spread. The Times of India reports that 70% of the cases are resistant to antibiotics.
Future monitoring will likely focus on the public health threat posed by the infection and the impact of its antibiotic resistance.
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Quick answers
What is the specific infection causing these symptoms?
The infection is identified as shigellosis, or shigella.
Which group is most affected according to recent studies?
The infection is spreading rapidly among some networks of gay men in the UK.
Are current treatments effective against the infection?
According to The Times of India, 70% of the cases are resistant to antibiotics.
Coverage (6)
- A British study warns of a rise in antibiotic-resistant Shigella infections among men who have sex with men Science Media Centre España · 1d ago
- UK study finds increased sexual transmission of shigellosis CIDRAP · 1d ago
- Sexually transmitted diarrhoea is spreading in the UK; 70% resistant to antibiotics: Who's at risk and what are the symptoms The Times of India · 1d ago
- Sexually transmitted diarrhoea spreading rapidly among some networks of gay men in the UK, study finds University of Cambridge · 1d ago
- Sexually transmitted gut infection shigella a 'distinct public health threat' to UK, experts warn Sky News · 1d ago
- Sexually transmitted diarrhoea spreading rapidly among gay men in UK PinkNews · 1d ago
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