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[quote]New and Grevious problems in MSM-(Men having sex with Men)

[u]STIs bringing new diagnostic challenges[/u]
A new outbreak of the sexually transmitted infection lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) has been detected in the UK, say experts. 
Professor Catherine Ison from the Health Protection Agency Centre for Infections in London says: &quot;From October 2004 to the end of April 2007, 492 cases of LGV were diagnosed in the UK. These cases were predominantly in men who have sex with men(MSM) and many of the patients were also infected with other STIs, particularly with HIV.&quot;

Very few cases have been detected in the UK and other developed countries until recently, but there are currently reports of an outbreak in Europe.

LGV is caused by certain strains of the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis, explained Professor Ison yesterday (November 28) at the Federation of Infection Societies Conference 2007 at the University of Cardiff, UK.

Overall, the number of STI cases has risen by two per cent in the UK this year. But cases of syphilis and gonorrhoea are slightly down.

Professor Ison said: &quot;We have made advances in diagnosis by using molecular tests such as the nucleic acid amplification tests (NAATs) which give us a more accurate results, faster turnaround times and can be used with non-invasive samples.

&quot;While the advances in technology have enabled progress in many areas, the new tests should only be used by experts who understand their advantages and disadvantages and can interpret the test results properly,&quot; she added. &quot;We are very concerned that some of the new tests are being offered for sale over the internet, for home use, when they should really only be used in clinics.&quot;

Findings presented at the Federation of Infection Societies Conference 2007 held at the University of Cardiff, UK, from November, 28-30, 2007.

http://www.doctors.net.uk/news/article.aspx?newsid=7507[/quote]

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