Prevalence, treatment and follow up for lymphogranuloma venereum serovars of Chlamydia trachomatis among Gay, Bisexual and Other Men who have Sex with Men Attending STI Clinics in Alberta, Canada, 2018-2022.

Background: Outbreaks of Lymphogranuloma Venereum (LGV) have been reported among gay, bisexual and men who have sex with other men (gbMSM) in Europe and North America. In Alberta, Canada, a universal surveillance program was initiated to assess LGV rates among gbMSM seen at provincial STI clinics. Our study examines the epidemiological characteristics and treatment of cases.

Retrospective Cohort Study Examining the Correlates of Reported Lifetime Stimulant Use in Persons Diagnosed With Infectious Syphilis in Alberta, Canada, 2018 to 2019.

Background: We sought to examine the correlates for stimulant use in persons diagnosed with infectious syphilis during an outbreak in Alberta to help guide public health interventions.

Methods: Infectious syphilis data were extracted from the Communicable Disease and Outbreak Management database from January 1, 2018, to December 31, 2019. Behavioral, demographic, and lifetime reported stimulant use data were obtained.