SUSPECTED COVID-19 FLU-LIKE SYNDROME IN MEN WHO HAVE SEX WITH MEN AND HAVE BEEN INVOLVED IN CASUAL SEX

• Autor(a) principal: Carvalho, Herica Emilia Félix de
• Data de Publicação: 2020
• Outros Autores: Schneider, Guilherme, Sousa, Anderson Reis de, Camargo, Emerson Lucas Silva, Nunes, Rômulo Veloso, Possani, Matheus Arantes, Barbosa, Dulce Aparecida, Mendes, Isabel Amelia Costa, Sousa, Álvaro Francisco Lopes de
• Tipo de documento: preprint
• Idioma: por
• Título da fonte: SciELO Preprints
• Texto Completo: https://preprints.scielo.org/index.php/scielo/preprint/view/1100
• topic: Homens; Homossexualidade Masculina; Coronavírus; Pandemia; COVID-19; Men; Homosexuality Male; Coronavírus; Pandemic; COVID-19; Hombres; Homosexualidad Masculina;; Coronavírus; Pandemia; COVID-19

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.