Study Finds Detection Of Asymptomatic Rectal Neisseria Gonorrhoeae Is Significant Predictor Of HIV Seroconversion Among Certain Patients

Infectious Disease Advisor (9/6, Basilio) reported, “Among young adult sexual and gender minority patients assigned male at birth, the detection of asymptomatic rectal Neisseria gonorrhoeae may be a significant predictor of HIV seroconversion, according to study results.” Researchers found that “in a multivariate analysis that included adjustments for demographic characteristics and sexual risk behavior, significant predictors of HIV seroconversion were rectal N gonorrhoeae detection...and number of condomless anal sex partners within the past 6 months.” The findings were published in Open Forum Infectious Diseases.