Correlates of herpes simplex virus seroprevalence among women attending a sexually transmitted disease clinic.

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate factors associated with recurrent chlamydial infection and failure to return for retesting in socioeconomically disadvantaged women (aged 16-24 years) entering the National Job Training Program, 1998--2005. GOAL:To evaluate sociodemographic characteristics of young women associated with recurren...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Joesoef MR,Weinstock HS,Johnson RE

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In resource-poor settings, control of Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG) and Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) among female sex workers (FSWs) is difficult. We sought to determine whether periodical antibiotic treatment (PAT) might be effective in controlling these infections among West African FSWs. Secondary objectives w...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Labbé AC,Pépin J,Khonde N,Dzokoto A,Méda H,Asamoah-Adu C,Mayaud P,Mabey D,Demers E,Alary M

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine the effect of a laboratory-confirmed Chlamydia trachomatis (Ct) test result on subsequent sexual risk behavior in a large population-based screening program. METHODS:The study population consisted of 16- to 29-year-old participants of the Chlamydia Screening Implementation who completed Ct testing...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Soetens LC,van Benthem BH,Op de Coul EL

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Performance characteristics of the Cobas 4800 CT/NG assay were estimated for vaginal swab samples from more than 4000 women. Vaginal samples identified 92.9% and 98.5% of Chlamydia and Gonorrhea infections, respectively, which was more than any other single specimen type (endocervical swabs or urine) regardless of col...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Van Der Pol B,Taylor SN,Liesenfeld O,Williams JA,Hook EW 3rd

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cisgender female sex workers (CFSWs) have elevated rates of sexually transmitted infections (STI) yet are underrepresented in targeted programming and research in the United States. We examined the prevalence, incidence and predictors of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and trichomonas infection among CFSW. METHODS:Tw...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Park JN,Gaydos CA,White RH,Decker MR,Footer KHA,Galai N,Silberzahn BE,Riegger K,Morris M,Huettner SS,Allen ST,Sherman SG

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Female-controlled methods of HIV prevention, such as vaginal microbicides, are urgently needed, particularly among drug-involved women. Acceptability research is critical to product development. GOAL:To assess the acceptability of forms and application methods for future microbicides. DESIGN...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Hammett TM,Mason TH,Joanis CL,Foster SE,Harmon P,Robles RR,Finlinson HA,Feudo R,Vining-Bethea S,Jeter G,Mayer KH,Doherty-Iddings P,Seage GR 3rd

更新日期：2000-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In developed nations, Chlamydia trachomatis is the most common sexually transmitted pathogen. To determine whether prior disease affects the probability of subsequent chlamydial infection, we took culture specimens from 2,546 men and 1,998 women attending a sexually transmitted diseases clinic. The men had nongonococc...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Katz BP,Batteiger BE,Jones RB

更新日期：1987-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We believe this to be the first report of coexisting polymerase chain reaction (PCR)-confirmed primary genital and ocular syphilis in a patient with penicillin allergy treated with doxycycline. The case examines the use of nonpenicillin and corticosteroid treatment of ocular syphilis and highlights the risk of eye inv...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Hamill MM,Seppings L,Kit V,Antao S

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Standard counseling at nongonococcal urethritis (NGU) diagnosis includes advice to abstain from sex for at least 7 days and until symptoms resolve. METHODS:From December 2014 to July 2018, we enrolled men who have sex with men and received azithromycin (1 g) for NGU at the Public Health-Seattle and King Cou...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Chambers LC,Hughes JP,Glick SN,Morgan JL,Lowens MS,Robinson TS,Romano SS,Leipertz GL,Jensen JS,Khosropour CM,Fredricks DN,Golden MR,Manhart LE

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Surveillance for sexually transmitted diseases (STD) is important for priority setting, service development, and evaluating interventions. GOAL:To conduct health facility-based surveillance for STDs to inform design of a control program and to provide baseline measures for evaluation of interv...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Wilkinson D,Connolly AM,Harrison A,Lurie M,Karim SS

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Our recommended treatment schedule for secondary syphilis is intramuscular benzathine penicillin G, 2.4 million units weekly for two consecutive weeks. If the patient is allergic to penicillin, we recommend that 2 gm of oral tetracycline be given each day for 12 days. Two hundred and four patients with secondary syphi...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Fiumara NJ

更新日期：1977-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The accuracy of the routine Papanicolaou (Pap) smear in diagnosis of Chlamydia trachomatis infection of the cervix has stimulated controversial reports over the years. In the present study Pap smears from 100 women, evenly divided between culture-positive and culture-negative for C. trachomatis, who had been seen in a...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Arroyo G,Linnemann C,Wesseler T

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The prevalence of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and the distribution of different HPV genotypes vary greatly within different geographical and ethnic populations, especially in Asia. The HPV infection data based on regional population are extremely important for researchers to develop new efficient HP...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Jing L,Zhong X,Zhong Z,Huang W,Liu Y,Yang G,Zhang X,Zou J,Jing C,Wei X

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a retrospective study, the prevalence of antibodies to Chlamydia trachomatis serovars D to K, C. pneumoniae, and C. psittaci in cases attending a genitourinary clinic was examined. Blood samples were collected from 7,002 cases attending the clinic in Doncaster, England between May 1983 and May 1990. Sera from these...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Moss TR,Darougar S,Woodland RM,Nathan M,Dines RJ,Cathrine V

更新日期：1993-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the cases of two patients and in a rabbit with experimental syphilis, treatment of primary syphilis lesions with 5% acyclovir ointment did not affect detection of Treponema pallidum by dark-field microscopy. These results indicate that the dark-field examination need not be delayed in patients whose genital ulcers ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Roddy R,Lukehart SA,Handsfield HH

更新日期：1983-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Using data from a nationally representative survey, we identified predictors of chlamydial infection in women aged 26 to 39 years. Chlamydia prevalence was low overall but varied by sociodemographics and sexual behaviors. Findings support current recommendations that women older than 25 years should not be routinely s...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Torrone EA,Geisler WM,Gift TL,Weinstock HS

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although sexually abused children are usually evaluated only for the presence of infections with Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Treponema pallidum, they are also at risk for acquiring other sexually transmitted organisms prevalent in the adult population. Accordingly, we examined pharyngeal, anorectal and genital specimens...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Hammerschlag MR,Doraiswamy B,Cox P,Cummings M,McCormack WM

更新日期：1987-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:HIV counseling prevents sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), with most of the benefit accumulating in the first 6 months. STUDY:The authors conducted a multicenter, randomized, controlled trial of a 20-minute additional (booster) counseling session 6 months after HIV counseling compared with no additional ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Metcalf CA,Malotte CK,Douglas JM Jr,Paul SM,Dillon BA,Cross H,Brookes LC,Deaugustine N,Lindsey CA,Byers RH,Peterman TA,RESPECT-2 Study Group.

更新日期：2005-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Eliminating HIV transmission in a population necessitates identifying population reservoirs of HIV infection and subgroups most likely to transmit. HIV viral load is the single most important predictor of HIV transmission. The objective of this analysis was to evaluate whether a public health practice pilot ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Jennings JM,Schumacher C,Perin J,Myers T,Fields N,Greiner Safi A,Chaulk P

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Increasing evidence suggests that human papillomavirus (HPV) infection of the female anogenital tract is multifocal. Less is known of the distribution of HPVs in men. To investigate this, a prospective study was conducted of 116 men consecutively attending a clinic for ablative treatment of anogenital warts. Wart tiss...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Hillman RJ,Botcherby M,Ryait BK,Hanna N,Taylor-Robinson D

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To provide chlamydia and gonorrhea screening and treatment to adolescents presumed to be at high risk, school screening was conducted among the 11th and 12th graders in San Francisco. STUDY DESIGN:Two schools in neighborhoods with high chlamydia and gonorrhea rates and student populations > or = 15% black w...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Barry PM,Scott KC,McCright J,Snell A,Lee M,Bascom T,Kent CK,Klausner JD

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Only a few studies have investigated the etiology of acute pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) in laparoscopy-proven cases using pelvic samples for culture. Most of these studies were conducted in North America and Scandinavia. GOAL OF THE STUDY:To study the microbial etiology of laparoscopy-proven acute pelv...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Dan M,Samra Z,Katz A,Debby A,Gutman R,Zakut H

更新日期：1993-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Measurement of human immunodeficiency virus(HIV) incidence among female sex workers in Rwanda is a key part of preparing for HIV prevention trials. METHODS:HIV-negative, nonpregnant female sex workers (N =397) were tested for HIV-1, sexually transmitted infections, and pregnancy quarterly for 12 months, and...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Braunstein SL,Ingabire CM,Kestelyn E,Uwizera AU,Mwamarangwe L,Ntirushwa J,Nash D,Veldhuijzen NJ,Nel A,Vyankandondera J,van de Wijgert JH

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To determine the health needs non-nationals, information on disease occurrence is fundamental. GOALS The goal of this study was to assess the clinical and behavioral characteristics of non-Italians with a new sexually transmitted infection (STI). METHODS:Data were taken from Italy's National STI Surveillanc...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Giuliani M,Suligoi B,Italian STI Surveillance Working Group.

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We investigated HIV prevalence and incidence and related risk factors among young Asian and Pacific Islander (API) men who have sex with men (MSM). DESIGN:We conducted a cross-sectional survey. METHODS:A venue-based sample of 496 young API MSM in San Francisco completed face-to-face questionnaires and rece...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Choi KH,McFarland W,Neilands TB,Nguyen S,Louie B,Secura GM,Behel S,Mackellar D,Valleroy L

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:The increasing prevalence of resistant strains of Neisseria gonorrhoeae has prompted investigation of new agents for the treatment of this sexually transmitted disease. GOAL OF THIS STUDY:This study compared the efficacy and safety of a single oral dose of enoxacin to intramuscular ceftriaxon...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Covino JM,Smith BL,Cummings MC,Benes S,Draft K,McCormack WM

更新日期：1993-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The association between area-based social factors and sexually transmitted diseases has been demonstrated in numerous studies. Such associations have not previously been explored for their potential to quantify likelihood of higher transmission of gonorrhea in small geographic areas. METHODS:Aggregate censu...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Stenger MR,Samuel MC,Anschuetz GL,Pugsley R,Eaglin M,Klingler E,Reed M,Schumacher CM,Simon J,Weinstock H

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection is one of the most common viral infections worldwide. Genital herpes is associated with other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) including HIV. Data on prevalence of HSV infections and other STIs in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are limited. METHODS:We conducted the fi...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Memish ZA,Almasri M,Chentoufi AA,Al-Tawfiq JA,Al-Shangiti AM,Al-Kabbani KM,Otaibi B,Assirri A,Yezli S

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We studied the incidence of gonorrhea, gonococcal recidivism and related factors in venereal disease clinic patients. A sample of 2029 records, which were selected randomly, were reviewed. Gonorrhea and gonococcal recidivism were more common in nonwhite patients, particularly in nonwhite men. Gonorrhea occurred more t...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Noble RC,Kirk NM,Slagel WA,Vance BJ,Somes GW

更新日期：1977-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is a high level of coinfection with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) among persons diagnosed with syphilis in the United States. Public health workers at state and local health departments help inform exposed partners to sexually transmitted disease (STD)/HIV infections to facilitate early testing an...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： DiOrio D,Collins D,Hanley S

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00