Prior Sexually Transmitted Infections and HIV in Patients With Mpox, Chicago, Illinois (June 2022-March 2023).
retrospective_cohort · Level III
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Abstract
HIV is associated with severe mpox. Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) could facilitate mpox transmission. We estimated HIV and STI frequency among patients with mpox and compared characteristics associated with mpox severity. Mpox cases during 1 June 2022 to 31 March 2023 were matched to Illinois HIV/AIDS surveillance data. Among 1124 patients with mpox, 489 (44%) had HIV and 786 (70%) had prior or concurrent STI; 307 (39%) had ≥3 STI episodes. More patients with mpox who were living with HIV were hospitalized than those without HIV (10.3% vs 4.1%, P < .001). STI screening visits are opportunities to vaccinate against mpox and provide HIV prophylaxis or treatment.
Medical subject headings
- HIV Infections
- Mpox, Monkeypox
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases
- Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome