Proctitis and prostatitis by Neisseria meningitidis among MSM: A case series. Issue 2 (August 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Bruzzesi, Elena; Raccagni, Angelo Roberto; Canetti, Diana; Galli, Laura; Badalucco, Flavia; Mori, Giovanni; Chiurlo, Matteo; Guffanti, Monica; Castagna, Antonella; Nozza, Silvia
• Is Part Of: Journal of infection. Volume 85:Issue 2(2022)
• Page Start: 174
• Page End: 211
• Publication Date: 2022-08
• Subjects: Neisseria meningitidis -- Proctitis -- Sexually transmitted infection -- Men who have sex with men; Infection -- Periodicals; Bacterial Infections -- Periodicals; Communicable Diseases -- Periodicals; Electronic journals; 616.905
• DOI: 10.1016/j.jinf.2022.04.037
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0163-4453

Abstract

Highlights: Neisseria meningitidis is an emerging STI, particularly among high-risk groups, like MSM. Meningococci were isolated from 14 MSM, 13 in anal specimens and 1 in semen. Therapy with ceftriaxone cures proctitis and prostatis with clearance of meningococci.