Prevalence and factors associated with syphilis among men who have sex with men in Brazil
The prevalence of syphilis among MSM users of dating apps is at worrying levels. Thus, frequent testing (less than 3 months for MSM using PrEP and semi-annual for everyone, regardless of the risk), access to DoxiPEP for this population, consistent use of condoms, and the use of apps as a strategic intervention and educommunication platforms are essential to prevent the spread of syphilis.
Authors
- José Adaílton da Silva (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6037-7649)
- P. R. Queiroz (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4672-8123)
- Ana Karla Bezerra Lopes (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4506-7498)
- Kênio Costa de Lima (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5668-4398)
- Marquiony Marques dos Santos (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5812-4004)
- Antonia Karine Silva Bezerra (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-0721-6330)
- Bayard Gontijo Filho
- Thalia Giesta Costa
Institutions
- Universidade Federal de Ciências da Saúde de Porto Alegre (BR)
- Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte (BR)
- Universidade do Estado do Rio Grande do Norte (BR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Public Health
- Published
- 2025-05-08
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1465799
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Syphilis Diagnosis and Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.16