Diagnosing PID--getting the balance right.

abstract：:Peripheral neuropathy is one of the most common neurological complications of HIV infection with a 30-60% lifetime prevalence. Newer HIV drugs cause less peripheral neuropathy, but patients are now living long enough to develop concomitant diabetes-related, vascular-related, and chemotherapy-related neuropathy so it c...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Smith TJ,Auwaerter P,Knowlton A,Saylor D,McArthur J

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Adolescents in Africa are at high risk for HIV infection, other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and bacterial vaginosis (BV). Since behavior and burden of STIs/BV may influence HIV risk, behavioral risk factors and prevalence of STIs/BV were compared in HIV-seronegative adolescent females (n = 298; 16-22 years)...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Barnabas SL,Dabee S,Passmore JS,Jaspan HB,Lewis DA,Jaumdally SZ,Gamieldien H,Masson L,Muller E,Maseko VD,Mkhize N,Mbulawa Z,Williamson AL,Gray CM,Hope TJ,Chiodi F,Dietrich J,Gray G,Bekker LG,Women’s Initiative in Se

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A cross-sectional study of 360 patients presenting with sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) to a primary care clinic in KwaZulu/Natal, South Africa was done. Prevalence of HIV infection was 42.5%. HIV-infected patients were of similar age to uninfected patients (mean age 25.1 vs 26.1 years), but were less likely to b...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Wilkinson D,Wilkinson N

更新日期：1998-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 32-year-old HIV-infected woman developed fever and systemic illness of unknown origin after being placed on phenytoin for seizures. Her clinical syndrome, skin biopsy findings, and clinical response to steroids were consistent with phenytoin hypersensitivity syndrome. ...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Bedimo RJ,Geisler WM

更新日期：2005-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Routinely collected data from clinical sites offering voluntary counselling and testing (VCT) for HIV diagnosis have been used to evaluate the impact of public health interventions; however, there has been considerable diversity in strategies. To gain an understanding of the outcome of these evaluations and provide th...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Guy RJ,Prybylski D,Fairley CK,Hellard ME,Kaldor JM

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Increasing Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) rates and ever-present Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG) infections in women have given rise in the past to consideration of male screening programs in order to address the silent male reservoir. Non-medical venues (e.g. home collection, restrooms or other private locations) may be viabl...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Ferrero DV,Meyers HN,Ferrero GM,Schultz DE

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to investigate whether Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is associated with acetowhite lesions of the portio cervix, demonstrating koilocytosis and/or cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) I-III. The study group comprised 37 women admitted to the Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Sahlgr...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Voog E,Ricksten A,Stenglein M,Jonassen F,Ternesten A,Ryd W,Löwhagen GB

更新日期：1997-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Renal transplant recipients represent a patient subgroup for whom the effective treatment of genital warts poses a significant problem in genitourinary medicine. This case demonstrates the safe and effective treatment of resistant perianal warts in a male renal transplant recipient using imiquimod. ...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Gayed SL

更新日期：2002-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We examined treatment-seeking behaviours amongst a consecutive sample of 188 first-time attenders at a busy genitourinary (GU) clinic in a general hospital. Participants were interviewed and completed a battery of questionnaires prior to receiving diagnosis or treatment. Delay in treatment seeking was measured in 3 wa...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Pitts MK,Woolliscroft J,Cannon S,Johnson I,Singh G

更新日期：2000-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this paper is to perform a critical review of the effectiveness of interventions for the purpose of enhancing adherence to antiretroviral therapy. The overall evaluation indicates that research is in its early stages. Although pilot studies provide support for the feasibility of their protocols, and prelimi...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Côté JK,Godin G

更新日期：2005-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bowenoid papulosis is a pre-malignant condition affecting the ano-genital area. Pathogenesis may be associated with high-risk human papillomavirus genotypes, and sexual transmission is the most likely mode of acquisition. Risk of progression to invasive disease is low. Treatment usually involves locally destructive or...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Goorney BP,Polori R

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Paradoxical reactions, including immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome (IRIS), are common in patients co-infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and tuberculosis (TB). Paradoxical reactions may confer substantial morbidity and mortality, especially in cases of central nervous system (CNS) TB, or through...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Keeley AJ,Parkash V,Tunbridge A,Greig J,Collini P,McKane W,Tattersall RS

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:All category III chronic prostatitis cases in two hospital sites were retrospectively reviewed from the year 2000 until 2005. The mean age of the patients was 38.7 years. Of these, 56.6% were St Bartholomew's Genitourinary Medicine Department patients and 43.5% were Southend Genitourinary Medicine Clinic patients. We ...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Evans DT,Jaleel H,Keefe A

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dried blood spots (DBS) are widely used to test for HIV in a variety of research and service delivery settings; however, uniform guidelines regarding collection, storage and DNA extraction processes have neither been developed nor evaluated. Previously published reports suggested DBS may be stored at room temperature ...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Montgomery ET,van der Pol B,van der Straten A,Ramjee G,de Bruyn G,Chipato T,Blanchard K,Padian NS,MIRA Team.

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with HIV infection have a higher propensity for infectious, inflammatory, neoplastic and metabolic disorders. The link with psoriasis vulgaris is explained by well-known pathophysiological phenomena and can be observed at any stage of infection. The aim of our study was to characterize the clinical spectrum o...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Fernandes S,Pinto GM,Cardoso J

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In Jamaica, where homosexuality is criminalized, scant research has examined associations between sexual stigma and HIV infection. The study objective was to examine correlates of HIV infection among men who have sex with men (MSM) in Jamaica. We conducted a cross-sectional tablet-based survey with MSM in Jamaica usin...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Logie CH,Kenny KS,Lacombe-Duncan A,Levermore K,Jones N,Neil A,Ellis T,Marshall A,Newman PA

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Genital elephantiasis is an important medical problem in the tropics. It usually affects young and productive age group, and is associated with physical disability and extreme mental anguish. The majority of cases are due to filariasis; however, a small but significant proportion of patients develop genital elephantia...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Gupta S,Ajith C,Kanwar AJ,Sehgal VN,Kumar B,Mete U

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In recognition of the increasing number of HIV-infected young people attending the HIV department at a district general hospital, a case note review was conducted. There was a high prevalence of psychosocial problems and medical complexity among this cohort. As a result, tailored young persons' services were developed...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Ellis J,Norrish G,Elgalib A

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The copper intrauterine contraceptive device (IUCD) is strongly associated with bacterial vaginosis (BV). Hormonal influences may play a role in the control of vaginal flora. It is unclear whether use of the progesterone-incorporated intrauterine system (IUS; Mirena) is associated with abnormal vaginal flora or genita...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Neale R,Knight I,Keane F

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The sexual health services in the Birmingham and Solihull area of the United Kingdom, called Umbrella, has been offering home-based testing for sexually transmitted infections to patients since August 2015. The aim of this service evaluation was to evaluate the uptake, return rate and new diagnosis rates of home-based...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Banerjee P,Madhwapathi V,Thorley N,Radcliffe K

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chancroid is a sexually acquired disease caused by Haemophilus ducreyi. The infection is characterized by one or more genital ulcers, which are soft and painful, and regional lymphadenitis which may develop into buboes. The infection may easily be misidentified due to its rare occurrence in Europe and difficulties in ...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Kemp M,Christensen JJ,Lautenschlager S,Vall-Mayans M,Moi H

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a case of secondary syphilis mimicking lupus vulgaris in an HIV-infected patient. A 21-year-old Brazilian man presented with a two-month history of asymptomatic cutaneous lesions accompanied by fever and fatigue. Dermatological evaluation revealed an erythematous, crusted, large plaque on the neck with the '...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Genovese G,Nazzaro G,Coggi A,Gianotti R,Ramoni S,Cusini M

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Using data from eligible participants, we evaluated procedures of a multi-step enrollment process for an mHealth, pilot randomized controlled trial aimed to promote regular HIV testing among at-risk, diverse sexual minority men. Completion rates of eligible participants were calculated and characterized for these enro...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Mitchell JW,Lammert S,Danh T,Horvath KJ

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The clinical utility of genotypic drug resistance testing (DRT) in HIV-infected children on antiretroviral therapy (ART) is not well understood. HIV-infected patients aged <19 years undergoing DRT for virological failure were retrospectively enrolled. Indications for DRT and changes in HIV RNA load were recorded. Betw...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Dehority W,Deville JG,Lujan-Zilbermann J,Spector SA,Viani RM

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A recent survey reported that 36% of UK genitourinary medicine clinics offer testing for pharyngeal Chlamydia trachomatis (CT). Screening at this site is targeted at high-risk groups attending our centre, including female sex workers (FSWs) and male sex workers (MSWs). A total of 2406 patients were screened between No...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Tipple C,Hill SC,Smith A

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this study was to assess the impact on men's liking for the condoms they use of a range of factors including demographic variables and variables that describe men's experience of using particular condoms. One hundred and ninety-four men used 3765 condoms for which they provided a liking rating. The co...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Smith AM,Jolley D,Hocking J,Benton K,Gerofi J

更新日期：1999-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 41-year-old HIV-positive man who has sex with men (MSM) with a family history of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) presented to the emergency department with an acutely swollen lower limb. The initial clinical diagnosis was of a possible DVT and the patient was anticoagulated. However, investigations subsequently excluded ...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Kennedy JE,Higgins SP

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To assess the efficacy of a novel glycosylated mammalian cell derived recombinant human interferon-beta (r-hIFN-beta-1a) in the intralesional treatment of genital condylomata acuminata. The study was randomized, double-blind and placebo-controlled. Patients (n=60) with up to 8 distinct condylomata acuminata were rando...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Bornstein J,Pascal B,Zarfati D,Goldshmid N,Abramovici H

更新日期：1997-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A national Scottish audit of 282 patients with HIV infection attending 11 clinics showed the following levels of performance against quality improvement Scotland Sexual Health Services Standards: syphilis serology was offered in the previous six months to 55% of patients (range: 12-97% of patients in individual clinic...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Hembrom R,Goodall L,Bateman V,MacDonald R,Syed A,Taylor R,Clutterbuck DJ

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As few studies have compared the clinical features of rectal gonorrhoea in men who have sex with men with or without concurrent chlamydial infection, this longitudinal study was undertaken to address this issue. The cohort consisted of 129 men with rectal gonorrhoea, 34 of whom had concurrent chlamydiae. Symptoms of p...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： McMillan A,Young H

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00