Sexually Transmitted Infections in Men

Overview

Sexually transmitted infections in men comprise bacterial, viral, and parasitic infections acquired through sexual contact, examined with respect to the clinical presentation, complications, and transmission dynamics specific to men. Common agents include chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, herpes simplex virus, HIV, and human papillomavirus. In men, these infections frequently produce urethritis with discharge or dysuria, genital ulcers, or epididymo-orchitis, although asymptomatic carriage is also common and sustains onward transmission. Untreated infections can lead to local complications and, in some cases, contribute to infertility, while genital ulceration and inflammation increase the risk of acquiring and transmitting HIV. High-risk HPV in men is associated with anogenital and oropharyngeal cancers and with transmission to partners. Diagnosis relies on clinical evaluation combined with laboratory testing of urethral, urine, or lesion samples, and prevalence studies help define the distribution and co-occurrence of pathogens. Effective management depends on accurate identification of the causative organism, appropriate antimicrobial or antiviral therapy, partner notification and treatment, and follow-up to confirm cure or control. Men who have sex with men and other higher-risk groups may warrant targeted screening. Because men often serve as a transmission link to female and other partners, attention to asymptomatic infection, timely treatment, and prevention is central to controlling sexually transmitted infections at the population level.

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