A recent national survey showed that 3.4% of all Americans identify themselves as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT). This may be an underestimation as men and women betwe...
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
STIs among MSM are increasing. Behaviors that increase risk of non-HIV STI also increase risk of HIV acquisition.
Risk factors include the following:
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Establish with patients that information related to sexual orientation is asked of all patients to assist in health care prevention decisions.
Providers should discuss ...
Ard KL, Makadon HJ. Addressing intimate partner violence in lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender patients. J Gen Intern Med. 2011;26(8):930–933. [View Abstract on OvidMedl...
Z11.59 Encounter for screening for other viral diseases
Z11.4 Encounter for screening for human immunodeficiency virus
Z72.52 High risk homosexual behavior
Z20.2 Contact w and exposure to infe...
Sexually active gay men should be offered annual screening for HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia.
Immunize gay men for hepatitis A and B as well as HPV for all young men through a...
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