Suspected COVID-19 flu-like syndrome in men who have sex with men and have been involved in casual sex

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the presence of flu-like syndrome suggestive of COVID-19 in men who have sex with men (MSM) and engaged in casual sex during a period of social isolation. Method: National epidemiological survey, applied in April and May 2020, by adaptation of Respondent Drive Sampling. Results: 1,337 MSM participated in the survey, of which 514 (38.4%) had fever associated with another sign or symptom of flu-like syndrome. Social, demographic characteristics, sexual practices and activities during the period of social isolation were statistically associated with the presence of flu-like syndrome. There was a statistical difference (p < 0.001) in the average of partners between those who had signs and symptoms of flu-like syndrome (3.5) and those who did not (1.7). Conclusion: Evidence of signs and symptoms indicative of flu-like syndrome suggestive of COVID 19 in Brazilian MSM who were involved in casual sex during the period of social isolation.

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Main Authors:	Carvalho,Herica Emilia Félix de, Schneider,Guilherme, Sousa,Anderson Reis de, Camargo,Emerson Lucas Silva, Nunes,Rômulo Veloso, Possani,Matheus Arantes, Barbosa,Dulce Aparecida, Mendes,Isabel Amélia Costa, Sousa,Álvaro Francisco Lopes de
Format:	Digital revista
Language:	English
Published:	Associação Brasileira de Enfermagem 2020
Online Access:	http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0034-71672020001400156
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