Sexually transmitted infection testing and prevalence among MSM using event-based dosing HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis

Kiersten Simmons, Colin Fitzpatrick, Daniel Richardson Men who have sex with men (MSM) can choose between either daily or event-based dosing (EBD) for HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis. In our clinic-based study of 418 individuals on PrEP, EBD-PrEP users had a lower number of sexual partners and tested for sexually transmitted infections (STI) less frequently than daily PrEP users, but were diagnosed with a similar number of STIs. More research is needed to understand the optimal frequency for STI testing in MSM using EBD-PrEP, and we need to increase opportunities for STI testing for MSM using EBD-PrEP.

Source: Sexual Health - January 30, 2023 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Kiersten Simmons Colin Fitzpatrick Daniel Richardson Source Type: research