HIV, STI, and Hepatitis Among People Who Inject Drugs at a Sexual Health Clinic in Melbourne, Australia: 2012 to 2022 - Takeaways - MDSpire

HIV, STI, and Hepatitis Among People Who Inject Drugs at a Sexual Health Clinic in Melbourne, Australia: 2012 to 2022

  • By

  • Tiffany R Phillips

  • Esha Abraham

  • Christopher K Fairley

  • Rayner Kay Jin Tan

  • Ei T Aung

  • Jason J Ong

  • Eric P F Chow

  • June 13, 2025

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    The study analyzed sexual practices and STI positivity among injecting drug users in Melbourne from 2012 to 2022.

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    A total of 1229 clients participated, categorized into men who have sex with women only, gay or bisexual men, and women.

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    Syphilis positivity significantly increased from 0.6% in 2012/2013 to 10.0% in 2020/2021 among the participants.

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    Gay or bisexual men had a higher overall infection positivity rate (29.1%) compared to men who have sex with women only (19.8%) and women (17.0%).

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    The study highlights the need for enhanced HCV testing and sexual risk education to reduce STI and BBV burden among PWID.

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HIV, STI, and Hepatitis Among People Who Inject Drugs at a Sexual Health Clinic in Melbourne, Australia: 2012 to 2022

  • by Tiffany R Phillips, Esha Abraham, Christopher K Fairley, Rayner Kay Jin Tan, Ei T Aung, Jason J Ong, Eric P F Chow

  • June 13, 2025

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