A case of sexual transmission of Escherichia coli leading to urine infections in a male homosexual couple?

Int J STD AIDS. 2010 Sep;21(9):660-1. doi: 10.1258/ijsa.2010.010211.

Abstract

We report a case of simultaneous identical Escherichia coli urinary tract infections in a male homosexual couple practising unprotected insertive anal intercourse, and propose sexual transmission between the couple.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Escherichia coli / isolation & purification*
  • Escherichia coli Infections / diagnosis*
  • Escherichia coli Infections / transmission*
  • Homosexuality, Male
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Bacterial / diagnosis*
  • Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Bacterial / microbiology
  • Urinary Tract Infections / microbiology
  • Urinary Tract Infections / transmission*