RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Carriage of intestinal protozoal cysts in homosexuals.
JF The British Journal of Venereal Diseases
JO Br J Vener Dis
FD BMJ Publishing Group Ltd
SP 193
OP 195
DO 10.1136/sti.60.3.193
VO 60
IS 3
A1 Chin, A T
A1 Gerken, A
YR 1984
UL http://sti.bmj.com/content/60/3/193.abstract
AB A total of 83 male homosexuals were studied to ascertain the carriage of intestinal protozoal cysts. The homosexual group had a significantly (p less than 0.0005) higher prevalence than a control group. One or more types of protozoa were found in 33 homosexuals. The carriage of intestinal protozoal cysts was associated with particular sexual practices and promiscuity, but not with symptomatic bowel disorders. The possible implications of the carriage of these cysts are discussed.