Sexually transmitted infections and reproductive health in Azerbaijan.

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To describe the impact of surveillance for antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in Neisseria gonorrhoeae over a 7-year period on treatment guidelines in Alberta, Canada. METHODS:AMR testing data from gonorrhea cases were combined with demographic and risk behavior information collected through surveillance to des...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Plitt S,Boyington C,Sutherland K,Lovgren M,Tilley P,Read R,Singh AE

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:People with multiple sex partners forget a significant proportion of their partners, and drug injectors forget a large proportion of the persons with whom they inject drugs. This incomplete reporting poses a problem for partner notification and social network research on infectious disease. GOAL:To evaluate...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Brewer DD,Garrett SB

更新日期：2001-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Despite antiretroviral therapy (ART), incident human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) continues to rise, and sexually transmitted infections (STI) are well known for their part in HIV transmission. National guidelines recommend routine STI screening in HIV-positive individuals, but despite this, reported uptake ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Soni S,White JA

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Clinical observations indicate that herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) is significantly less likely than herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) to establish latency in (or reactivate from) sacral ganglionic tissue. In an effort to identify viral functions associated with latency, we analyzed HSV-1 isolates from three pa...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Fife KH,Boggs D

更新日期：1986-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In contrast to high rates of oral human papillomavirus (HPV) found in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected adults, only 2% of 209 perinatally HIV-infected youth had oral HPV. This rate was similar in HIV-exposed but uninfected youth. No association was found with sexual activity; however, low CD4 counts were as...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Moscicki AB,Farhat S,Yao TJ,Ryder MI,Russell JS,Van Dyke RB,Hazra R,Shiboski CH,Pediatric HIVAIDS Cohort Study.

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention funds a national telephone hotline as a source of information for persons with questions about sexually transmitted diseases. Hotline callers were last surveyed in 1980. GOAL:To determine the current profile of callers to the Centers for Disease ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Neumann MS

更新日期：1996-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lymphogranuloma venereum was diagnosed postpartum in a young black woman, who was a drug abuser. Chlamydia trachomatis was isolated from aspirate of a left inguinal mass, and the patient was also seropositive for human immunodeficiency virus. During hospitalization she was treated with ampicillin, gentamicin, and doxy...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Heaton S,Hammerschlag MR,Roblin PM,Di Pasquale RC

更新日期：1988-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ureaplasma urealyticum strains isolated from urethral specimens of 112 patients with nongonococcal urethritis, 17 with gonorrhea, and 33 asymptomatic carriers (controls) were tested by the growth-inhibition test with standard ureaplasma antisera (serotypes 1-8). Cases with more than one serotype (two to four types) we...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Crăcea E,Constantinescu S,Lazar M

更新日期：1985-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The QuadFERM+ (Analytab Products, Plainview, NY) rapid identification system was evaluated for its ability to identify correctly Neisseria gonorhoeae isolates from specimens obtained at a sexually transmitted disease clinic. One hundred eighty-five isolates (115 N. gonorrhoeae, 45 Neisseria meningitidis, 16 Neisseria ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Gradus MS,Ng CM,Silver KJ

更新日期：1989-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Gonozyme test (Abbott Laboratories; North Chicago, IL), a solid-phase enzyme immunoassay (EIA), was evaluated for direct detection of antigens from Neisseria gonorrhoeae in clinical specimens. Results of the EIA were compared with those of culture and gram stain. Separate swab specimens for each procedure were col...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Nasello MA,Callihan DR,Menegus MA,Steigbigel RT

更新日期：1985-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is encouraging states to consider patient-delivered partner therapy (PDPT) as a treatment option for Chlamydia and gonorrhea. We sought to assess current sexually transmitted disease (STD) control practices in New York State county health departments, and gather...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Davis CF,Cummings M,Coles BF,McNutt LA

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The risk of tubal pregnancy associated with seropositivity to Chlamydia trachomatis or following a diagnosis of gonorrhea, genital herpes, trichomoniasis, genital warts, or nonspecific vaginal infection was evaluated in a study of this condition among women who were members of a prepaid health plan. A total of 264 wom...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Sherman KJ,Daling JR,Stergachis A,Weiss NS,Foy HM,Wang SP,Grayston JT

更新日期：1990-07-01 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：:We report the circulating genotypes and the frequency of macrolide-resistance patterns among Treponema pallidum pallidum DNA isolated from syphilitic lesions from patients who attended 2 sexual health clinics in Lima, Peru. We implemented and used a molecular typing scheme to describe local T. pallidum pallidum strain...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Flores JA,Vargas SK,Leon SR,Perez DG,Ramos LB,Chow J,Konda KA,Calvo GM,Salvatierra HJ,Klausner JD,Caceres CF

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Chlamydia notifications are increasing in Australia, and the use of a computer alert prompting general practitioners to test young women is a potential way to increase opportunistic chlamydia testing. The aim of this trial was to determine the effectiveness of a computer alert in general practice on chlamydi...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Walker J,Fairley CK,Walker SM,Gurrin LC,Gunn JM,Pirotta MV,Carter R,Hocking JS

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)-Venereal Disease Research Laboratory (VDRL) test is only 27% sensitive for diagnosing neurosyphilis. Discriminant analysis, used on 124 patients, shows that other commonly used laboratory tests can, in combination, identify 87% of patients with neurosyphilis with 94% specificity...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： MacLean S,Luger A

更新日期：1996-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Three cases of endocarditis caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae involving the aortic, mitral an tricuspid valves are reported. Two cases in young women, following syndromes suggestive of gonococcal arthritis, presented as acute endocarditis and were fatal. The male patient experienced a subacute course, and the diagnosis ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： John JF Jr,Nichols JT,Eisenhower EA,Farrar WE Jr

更新日期：1977-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Quinolones have a broad spectrum of antimicrobial activity and are widely used for the treatment of uncomplicated Neisseria gonorrhoeae infections. A dramatic increase in the number of reported N. gonorrhoeae infections as well as quinolone-resistant isolates in Vienna prompted us to investigate the pattern o...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Uthman A,Heller-Vitouch C,Stary A,Bilina A,Kuchinka-Koch A,Söltz-Szöts J,Tschachler E

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Published studies have not investigated sexually transmitted disease-associated risk behaviors among men who have sex with men (MSM) attending U.S. sex resorts. GOAL:We conducted an exploratory study to identify demographic and behavioral correlates of recently engaging in unprotected anal sex (UAS) among M...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Crosby R,DiClemente RJ,Mettey A

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Routine chlamydia screening is not readily available at all college campuses. OBJECTIVES:: To assess the prevalence of Chlamydia trachomatis among asymptomatic college students and to compare chlamydia positivity by selected demographic variables. METHODS:Analysis of demographical data collected on 789 stu...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： James AB,Simpson TY,Chamberlain WA

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Risk factors for bacterial vaginosis (BV) include douching and sexual activity, although the exact cause of BV is unknown. GOAL:The goal of this study was to determine the relative significance of douching as a risk factor for BV. STUDY DESIGN:Two hundred fifty adolescent women who regularly douched were en...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Schwebke JR,Desmond RA,Oh MK

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A new variant of Chlamydia trachomatis (nvCT) was discovered in Sweden in 2006, and it could not be detected by diagnostic systems from Abbott and Roche, whereas the third system used, from Becton Dickinson (BD), detects nvCT. We analyzed 3648 samples from 2 counties that used Roche and 2 counties that used BD methods...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Herrmann B,Eden D,Hadad R,Christerson L,Loré B,Osterlund A,Larsson I,Sylvan S,Fredlund H,Unemo M

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Chlamydia trachomatis infection is one of the most common sexually transmitted reported bacterial infections worldwide. The well-known sequelae of chlamydial infection include pelvic inflammatory disease and tubal factor infertility, but the evidence linking C. trachomatis infection and adverse pregnancy out...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Rantsi T,Joki-Korpela P,Wikström E,Öhman H,Bloigu A,Lehtinen M,Gissler M,Tiitinen A,Paavonen J,Surcel HM

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patient education upon diagnosis of a sexually transmitted infection (STI) may effect changes in high-risk sexual behavior. OBJECTIVE:Describe emergency department (ED) communication with urban female patients treated for STIs. METHODS:: This secondary analysis of data collected during a study of ED commun...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Rhodes KV,Bisgaier J,Becker N,Padowitz N,Vashi A,McNutt LA

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Detection of vaginal Y-chromosome sequences (YCS) may be a useful biomarker to validate sexual behavior reporting in women. We describe the effects of condom use on the detection of vaginal YCS. METHODS:Fifty-six women were asked to abstain from sexual intercourse for 14 days. On day 15, participants were as...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Ghanem KG,Melendez JH,McNeil-Solis C,Giles JA,Yuenger J,Smith TD,Zenilman J

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The impact of concurrency on sexually transmitted infection transmission depends on coital frequency, condom use, duration of relationship overlap, and number of partners. Previous research has identified distinct concurrency types; however, little is known about their risk characteristics. METHODS:Men (n =...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Warren JT,Harvey SM,Washburn IJ,Sanchez DM,Schoenbach VJ,Agnew CR

更新日期：2015-04-01 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:The prevalence of gonorrhea (GC) among adolescent and young women attending some urban emergency departments (EDs) ranges from 1% to 7%, but historically screening has not been logistically practical. GOAL:The primary goal of the study was to assess the cost effectiveness of GC screening in women ages 15 to...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Aledort JE,Hook EW 3rd,Weinstein MC,Goldie SJ

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Division of Venereal Disease Control in British Columbia undertook a three-year, $235,000 advertising campaign to increase demand for information on sexually transmitted disease, increase clinic attendance, and decrease the incidence of gonorrhea. As a result of the campaign, demand for information increased, and ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Labonte RN

更新日期：1982-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Little is known about cytokine responses to syphilis infection in HIV-1-infected individuals. METHODS:We retrospectively identified patients with HIV-1 and Treponema pallidum coinfection. Plasma samples from before, during, and after coinfection were analyzed for interleukin (IL)-2, IL-4, IL-6, IL-8, IL-10,...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Knudsen A,Benfield T,Kofoed K

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00