Carriage of intestinal protozoal cysts in homosexuals.
A total of 83 male homosexuals were studied to ascertain the carriage of intestinal protozoal cysts. The homosexual group had a significantly (p less than 0.0005) higher prevalence than a control group. One or more types of protozoa were found in 33 homosexuals. The carriage of intestinal protozoal cysts was associated with particular sexual practices and promiscuity, but not with symptomatic bowel disorders. The possible implications of the carriage of these cysts are discussed.
D000328:Adult; D004709:Endolimax / Q000302:isolation & purification; D004747:Entamoeba / Q000302:isolation & purification; D056890:Eukaryota / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D005243:Feces / Q000469:parasitology; D005767:Gastrointestinal Diseases / Q000469:parasitology; D006716:Homosexuality; D006801:Humans; D007422:Intestines / Q000469:parasitology*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011446:Prospective Studies; D012725:Sexual Behavior