Open AccessSyndemics and preexposure prophylaxis are independently associated with rectal immune dysregulation in sexual minority men
Author(s) -
Gregory Tapia,
Tiffany R. Glynn,
Charlene Miller,
Jennifer A. Manuzak,
Courtney Broedlow,
Angela McGaugh,
Emily M. Cherenack,
José A. Bauermeister,
Christian Grov,
Samantha E. Dilworth,
Robert Parisi,
Darling Martinez,
Nichole R. Klatt,
Adam W. Carrico
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
aids
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.195
H-Index - 216
eISSN - 1473-5571
pISSN - 0269-9370
DOI - 10.1097/qad.0000000000002866
Subject(s) - syndemic , medicine , men who have sex with men , syphilis , immunology , sexual minority , human immunodeficiency virus (hiv) , sexual orientation , psychology , social psychology
Syndemic conditions have been linked to engagement in receptive condomless anal sex (CAS) and HIV seroconversion. However, little is known about the biological pathways whereby syndemics could amplify vulnerability to HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs).