Background and objective: Information about sexually transmitted infections (STI) in Barcelona is scarce. Sexual risk behaviors and some STI have recently increased.
Method: Descriptive study of STI diagnosed at the STI Unit of Barcelona between 2001 and 2002.
Results: Some STI were more frequent among homosexual men. HIV coinfection in patients with syphilis was seen in 10/18 homosexual men and 1/10 heterosexuals (p = 0.04).
Conclusions: There is a resurgence of some STI in Barcelona. New preventive interventions are needed, especially addressed to homosexual men.