Inferior vena cava filters for HIV infected patients with pulmonary embolism and contraindications to anticoagulation.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe the impact of a repeating behavioural intervention focused on preventive education and provision of STD testing and treatment services to female sex workers. METHODS:A prospective cohort study of 966 sex workers (first of its kind in China) was conducted in Guangzhou from March 1998 to October 19...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Ma S,Dukers NH,van den Hoek A,Yuliang F,Zhiheng C,Jiangting F,Lina Z,Xiuxing Z

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the characteristics of general practitioners (GPs) who test and patients who are tested for HIV in Australia. DESIGN AND SETTING:A secondary analysis of data from the Bettering the Evaluation and Care of Health programme; a cross-sectional, national survey of GP activity. METHODS:We identified ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Sawleshwarkar S,Harrison C,Britt H,Mindel A

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To measure the prevalence of HSV-2 antibodies in a birth cohort of 21 year old New Zealanders from whom detailed sexual histories had been obtained, and to assess the potential for HSV-2 serology in characterising a young adult population's risk for sexually transmitted diseases (STD). METHODS:Sera from 784...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Eberhart-Phillips J,Dickson NP,Paul C,Fawcett JP,Holland D,Taylor J,Cunningham AL

更新日期：1998-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:In England, people of black minority ethnicities are at elevated risk of STI diagnosis, especially those of black Caribbean (BC) heritage. Understanding the factors that predict STI acquisition in this population is key to inform prevention measures. We examined the differences in predictors of incident STI d...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Bardsley M,Wayal S,Blomquist P,Mohammed H,Mercer CH,Hughes G

更新日期：2021-01-29 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The development of a rapid immunofiltration (flow-through) test for the simultaneous detection of non-treponemal and treponemal antibodies in the serum of patients with syphilis. METHODS:The assay is rapid, inexpensive, and requires limited expertise in interpreting the results. The test is based on the prin...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Castro AR,Mody HC,Parab SY,Patel MT,Kikkert SE,Park MM,Ballard RC

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess STD management in primary healthcare facilities where STD clinics and syndromic management guidelines had been introduced. METHODS:In 26 health facilities in selected sites, we observed management of all STD patients presenting in the adult general or STD clinic. We assessed the referral system by ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Mbofana FS,Brito FJ,Saifodine A,Cliff JL

更新日期：2002-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To describe the epidemiology of type specific recurrent genital herpes, and to compare the duration of recurrent genital lesions caused by herpes simplex virus (HSV) types 1 and 2. METHODS:Participants were enrolled at clinics across the United States. Adults suspected of having active genital herpes were e...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Solomon L,Cannon MJ,Reyes M,Graber JM,Wetherall NT,Reeves WC,Task Force on Herpes Simplex Virus Resistance.

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To validate a simplified grading scheme for Gram stained smears of vaginal fluid for the diagnosis of bacterial vaginosis (BV) against the accepted "gold" standard of Amsel's composite criteria. METHODS:Women attending genitourinary medicine (GUM) clinics, as part of a multicentre study, were diagnosed as h...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Ison CA,Hay PE

更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chancroid is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by the Gram negative bacterium Haemophilus ducreyi and is characterised by necrotising genital ulceration which may be accompanied by inguinal lymphadenitis or bubo formation. H ducreyi is a fastidious organism which is difficult to culture from genital ulcer ma...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Lewis DA

更新日期：2003-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In summary, members of the TF/STD: share the common goal of reducing the STD burden and slowing the spread of HIV in the most affected and vulnerable countries in eastern Europe and central Asia contribute financially, technically, or in kind to the implementation of a joint strategy which aims: to create an enabling ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Waugh MA

更新日期：1999-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Drawing on policy theories, an assessment was made of the perceived political feasibility of scaling-up five evidence-based interventions to curb Pakistan's HIV epidemic: needle and syringe exchange programmes; targeted behaviour change communication; sexual health care for male and transgender sex workers; ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Buse K,Lalji N,Mayhew SH,Imran M,Hawkes SJ

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine trends and correlates of chlamydia positivity among young heterosexuals attending Australian sexual health services and to compare these with population-based notification data. METHODS:Data from 18 sexual health services and the national notification scheme were analysed. A χ2 test assessed tr...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Ali H,Guy RJ,Fairley CK,Wand H,Chen MY,Dickson B,O'Connor CC,Marshall L,Grulich AE,Kaldor JM,Hellard ME,Donovan B,ACCESS Collaboration.

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In industrialised countries, a rapid epidemic phase of HIV transmission has largely given way to more moderated endemic transmission. The dynamics of endemic transmission may differ substantially from those generating epidemic spread. We hypothesise that three elements play an important role in maintaining endemicity ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Rothenberg R

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Geosocial networking application specific to men who have sex with men (MSM) (gay app) has revolutionised the social networking of MSM globally, much concern was raised over its linkage to HIV/syphilis risk. This study sought to examine the association between use of gay app and sexual behaviours and HIV/syp...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Wei L,Chen L,Zhang H,Yang Z,Zou H,Yuan T,Xiao Y,Liu S,Tan W,Xie W,Liu L,Cheng J,Zhao J

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:A key indicator of success of HIV prevention programmes is the number of female sex worker (FSW) sex acts protected by condoms. This measure usually relies on FSW reports, which may be biased. We examined condom availability data in five Karnataka districts to estimate the proportion of FSW sex acts potentia...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Bradley J,Moses S,Blanchard JF,Rajaram S,Ramesh BM,Verma S,Alary M

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To analyse changes in testing for sexually transmissible infections (STI) among gay and bisexual men in Melbourne, Sydney and Queensland, Australia, particularly comprehensive STI testing (at least four tests from different anatomical sites in the previous year), and the characteristics of men who had such t...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Holt M,Hull P,Lea T,Guy R,Bourne C,Prestage G,Zablotska I,de Wit J,Mao L

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We undertook a prospective evaluation of the Qualpro Syphicheck-WB rapid syphilis test to measure its diagnostic performance and utility as a point-of-care (POC) screening test among female sex workers (FSWs) in Bangalore, India. METHODS:From August 2008 to May 2009, FSWs without a laboratory-confirmed hist...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Mishra S,Naik B,Venugopal B,Kudur P,Washington R,Becker M,Kenneth J,Jayanna K,Ramesh BM,Isac S,Boily MC,Blanchard JF,Moses S

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The European Course on HPV Associated Pathology (ECHPV) was founded in 1990 by a group of clinicians, pathologists, and virologists to teach important principles for the practice and management of human papillomavirus (HPV) disease to gynaecologists, dermatologists, and other medical disciplines. These guidelines are ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： von Krogh G,Lacey CJ,Gross G,Barrasso R,Schneider A

更新日期：2000-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Treatment of Neisseria gonorrhoeae is threatened by the emergence of antimicrobial resistance. We analysed data from the Gonococcal Resistance to Antimicrobials Surveillance Programme (GRASP) in England and Wales to identify groups most at risk of reduced susceptibility to the currently recommended first-lin...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Town K,Obi C,Quaye N,Chisholm S,Hughes G,GRASP Collaborative Group.

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Intravaginal practices including vaginal washing have been associated with HIV-1 acquisition. This association may be mediated by mucosal disruption, changes in vaginal flora or genital tract inflammatory responses. Reducing vaginal washing could lower women's risk of HIV-1 acquisition. METHODS:23 HIV-1 ser...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Masese L,McClelland RS,Gitau R,Wanje G,Shafi J,Kashonga F,Ndinya-Achola JO,Lester R,Richardson BA,Kurth A

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We aimed to investigate how an infection with Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) influenced patients' well-being and whether there were differences due to gender, age or relationship status, in an effort to strengthen preventive measures and provide better healthcare for patients with CT. METHODS:Patients diagnosed...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Andersson N,Carré H,Janlert U,Boman J,Nylander E

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The diagnosis and treatment of Chlamydia trachomatis infection is important in preventing persistent or recurrent infection. Expedited partner therapy (EPT) is the favoured and supported method for STI treatment of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention when the provider cannot be assured that all re...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Mmeje O,Wallett S,Kolenic G,Bell J

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Ethnic differences in partnership types and sexual mixing patterns may contribute to elevated STI diagnosis rates among England's Black Caribbean (BC) population. We examined the differences between BC and White British/Irish (WBI) sexual health clinic (SHC) attendees' reported partnerships and sexual mixing...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Aicken CR,Wayal S,Blomquist P,Fabiane S,Gerressu M,Hughes G,Mercer CH

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess HIV prevalence and predictive factors for HIV among male sex workers in Spain. METHODS:In this study we analysed all male sex workers who visited HIV testing clinics in 19 Spanish cities between 2000 and 2002. The information was obtained during examination by means of a brief questionnaire. For re...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Belza MJ

更新日期：2005-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The potential for exposure of low and high risk women to HIV and sexually transmitted infections (STI) through unprotected sex with male clients of female sex workers in Cotonou could account for most if not all of the estimated yearly numbers of HIV infections in Cotonou women (approximately 1000). As ongoing transmi...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Lowndes CM,Alary M,Meda H,Gnintoungbé CA,Mukenge-Tshibaka L,Adjovi C,Buvé A,Morison L,Laourou M,Kanhonou L,Anagonou S

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the possible involvement of human trichomonads (Pentatrichomonas hominis and Trichomonas tenax) other than Trichomonas vaginalis in the aetiology of vaginal trichomoniasis. METHODS:Vaginal swabs taken from women attending antenatal clinics were tested for Trichomonas vaginalis by traditional a...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Adu-Sarkodie Y,Opoku BK,Crucitti T,Weiss HA,Mabey D

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The India AIDS Initiative (Avahan) project is involved in rapid scale-up of HIV-prevention interventions in high-risk populations. This study examines the cost variation of 107 non-governmental organisations (NGOs) implementing targeted interventions, over the start up (defined as period from project incepti...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Chandrashekar S,Guinness L,Kumaranayake L,Reddy B,Govindraj Y,Vickerman P,Alary M

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Adamantiades-Behçet's disease was diagnosed in a 42 year old Turkish patient with recurrent oral aphthae, genital ulcerations, papules, and sterile pustules, histologically presenting as cutaneous vasculitis, and intermittent arthritis with joint effusion particularly of the knees. Six months after initial improvement...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Meljanac N,Dippel E,Zouboulis CC

更新日期：1999-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To pilot and evaluate sexually transmitted infection (STI) management in community family planning clinics (FPCs). METHODS:Number of STI tests taken, positive results, infections treated, contacts traced/treated, referrals to specialist services and time from testing to treatment were documented as well as a...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Evans J,Baraitser P,Cross J,Bacon L,Piper J

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To explore the bodily and relational experience of taking antiretroviral therapy (ART) and the subsequent effect on retention in HIV care in six sub-Saharan African countries. METHODS:In-depth interviews were conducted with 130 people living with HIV (PLHIV) who had initiated ART, 38 PLHIV who were lost to ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Renju J,Moshabela M,McLean E,Ddaaki W,Skovdal M,Odongo F,Bukenya D,Wamoyi J,Bonnington O,Seeley J,Zaba B,Wringe A

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00