Jean Berset de Vaufleury, Marie Danset, Françoise Truchot, François Durupt, Olivier Dauwalder, Laurie Gouillon, Matthieu Godinot
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Abstract
Pasteurella bettyae is suggested as an emerging sexually transmitted pathogen in men who have sex with men. We analysed 25 cases, revealing a wider distribution and frequent concomitant infections. Our findings challenge its primary pathogenic role, suggesting it may act as an opportunistic coloniser.
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Sexually Transmitted Infections is the world’s longest running international journal on sexual health. It aims to keep practitioners, trainees and researchers up to date in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of all STIs and HIV. The journal publishes original research, descriptive epidemiology, evidence-based reviews and comment on the clinical, public health, sociological and laboratory aspects of sexual health from around the world. We also publish educational articles, letters and other material of interest to readers, along with podcasts and other online material. STI provides a high quality editorial service from submission to publication.