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Type: Poster
Title: Genital CMV Shedding Predicts Syphilis Acquisition in HIV Infected MSM on ART.
Authors: Gianella S, Smith D, Daar E, Dube M, Lisco A, Margolis L, Vanpouille C, Haubrich R, Morris S, and the CCTG 592 Team
Date: 02-23-2015
Abstract:Conclusions: This prospective study demonstrated that CMV shedding in semen is associated with syphilis acquisition, but not other STI. CMV-associated decrease in seminal MCP-1 levels might predispose MSM to syphilis acquisition. Future studies should determine underlying mechanisms and if a causal association exists.

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