Rectal douching is associated with gut dysbiosis and metabolic disruption in HIV-uninfected men who have sex with men
Rectal douching among HIV-uninfected MSM is associated with gut microbiota dysbiosis, significant alterations in microbial metabolic profiles, and reduced gut barrier integrity. These findings underscore the need for increased awareness and health education within this population.
Authors
- Anping Feng
- Fenqi Da
- Linghua Li
- Dan Luo
- Heping Zhao
- Huachun Zou
Institutions
- Sun Yat-sen University (CN)
- Fudan University (CN)
- Southwest Medical University (CN)
- Melbourne Sexual Health Centre (AU)
- Shanghai Public Health Clinical Center (CN)
- Guangzhou Eighth People's Hospital (CN)
- Guangzhou Medical University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Communications Medicine
- Published
- 2026-03-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1038/s43856-026-01490-0
- Primary Topic
- HIV-related health complications and treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00