Epidemic Lymphogranuloma venereum during epidemics of crack cocaine use and HIV infection in the Bahamas.

abstract：BACKGROUND:While researchers seek to use administrative health data to examine outcomes for individuals with sexually transmitted infections, the ICD-CM-10 codes used to identify persons with chlamydia and gonorrhea have not been validated. Objectives were to determine the validity of using ICD-10-CM codes to identify ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Ho YA,Rahurkar S,Tao G,Patel CG,Arno JN,Wang J,Broyles AA,Dixon BE

更新日期：2020-07-31 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Alcohol use has been linked to risky sexual practices among adolescents. However, limited research on alcohol use and risky sexual behavior has been conducted on African-American female adolescents. This study examined high quantity of alcohol as a longitudinal predictor of risky sexual behavior and sexually...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Seth P,Sales JM,DiClemente RJ,Wingood GM,Rose E,Patel SN

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although human immunodeficiency virus-infected men who have sex with men are at high risk for anal cancer, little is known about the prevalence of anal dysplasia in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected transgender women. Our study found that prevalence rates of abnormal anal cytology and histology in HIV-infect...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Kobayashi T,Sigel K,Gaisa M

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Small ethnographic and clinic-based studies indicate that crack-smoking sex workers are at high risk for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and sexually transmitted diseases (STD). STUDY GOALS:To examine the prevalence of risky sexual behaviors and HIV and STD in a large sample of street-recr...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Jones DL,Irwin KL,Inciardi J,Bowser B,Schilling R,Word C,Evans P,Faruque S,McCoy HV,Edlin BR

更新日期：1998-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Methods for accessing large sexual networks are essential for investigating the mechanisms for the spread of sexually transmitted infections. GOAL:Four samples of cases were compared with the total population to determine which identified the largest networks. STUDY DESIGN:Individuals with positive test re...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Jolly AM,Wylie JL

更新日期：2001-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:American Indian and Alaska Natives suffer pervasive health disparities, including disproportionately high rates of HIV. Sexual network dynamics, including concurrency and sexual mixing patterns, are key determinants of HIV disparities. METHODS:We analyzed data from the first national study of gay, lesbian, ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Cassels S,Pearson CR,Walters K,Simoni JM,Morris M

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Identifying and treating genital infections, including sexually transmitted infections (STI), among newly diagnosed human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected individuals may benefit both public and individual health. We assessed prevalence of genital infections and their correlates among newly diagnosed HI...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Djomand G,Schlefer M,Gutreuter S,Tobias S,Patel R,DeLuca N,Hood J,Sawadogo S,Chen C,Muadinohamba A,Lowrance DW,Bock N

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Serosorting is the practice of choosing sex partners or selectively using condoms based on a sex partner's perceived HIV status. The extent to which serosorting protects African American (AA) and Hispanic men who have sex with men (MSM) is unknown. METHODS:We analyzed data collected from MSM sexually transm...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Golden MR,Dombrowski JC,Kerani RP,Stekler JD

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:This study assessed whether participant baseline characteristics modified the effects of a skill-based intervention promoting condom use. STUDY:The randomized, controlled trial enrolled 427 women from a sexually transmitted disease clinic in Birmingham, Alabama. The main outcome measures: consistent (100%) ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Legardy JK,Macaluso M,Artz L,Brill I

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:The basic reproductive rate of and STD is an important parameter from which the success of intervention strategies can be predicted. GOAL OF THE STUDY:To evaluate different methods to estimate the basic reproductive rate. RESULTS:Two different methods of estimating the basic reproductive rat...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Brunham RC,Nagelkerke NJ,Plummer FA,Moses S

更新日期：1994-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND GOAL:The changing epidemiology of genital herpes with the increasing importance of herpes simplex virus (HSV) type 1 prompted a study on the relative prevalence of HSV-1 and HSV-2 among cases of genital herpes in the Tel Aviv area, Israel. STUDY DESIGN:A retrospective laboratory-based study of positive ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Samra Z,Scherf E,Dan M

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The case of a young man with condylomata lata in the toewebs of both feet is presented. Treponema pallidum was identified in these lesions. Examination two weeks after intramuscular injection of 2.4 X 10(6) units of benzathine penicillin showed resolution of the lesions on the toewebs. ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Hira SK

更新日期：1984-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We report the prevalence and incidence of 3 treatable sexually transmitted pathogens (Neiserria gonorrhoeae, Chlamydia trachomatis, and Trichomonas vaginalis) in women who were HIV infected or at high risk for HIV infection, in pregnancy and postpartum, respectively. METHOD:Vulvovaginal specimens collected ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Moodley D,Moodley P,Sebitloane M,Soowamber D,McNaughton-Reyes HL,Groves AK,Maman S

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We previously demonstrated a decrease in bacterial vaginosis (BV) and an increase in Lactobacillus colonization among randomized controlled trial (RCT) participants who received monthly oral periodic presumptive treatment (PPT; 2 g metronidazole + 150 mg fluconazole). Posttrial data were analyzed to test the...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Balkus JE,Jaoko W,Mandaliya K,Richardson BA,Masese L,Gitau R,Kiarie J,Marrazzo J,Farquhar C,McClelland RS

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Infectious syphilis has increased substantially over the past decade. Targeting limited public health resources toward subpopulations with multiple reinfections may have a large impact in reducing onward transmission within a community. METHODS:A chart review was conducted for individuals with 4 or more inf...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Konrad S,Mak DB,Grennan T,Zakher B,Brownrigg B,Ogilvie G,Morshed M,Tyndall M,Gilbert M,Krajden M,Wong J

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the outcomes of a partner referral program at the sexually transmitted disease (STD) clinic in Amsterdam that encourages gonorrhea and chlamydia patients to refer their own partners to medical examination. STUDY DESIGN:355 patients with a confirmed infection cooperated in partner referral and gav...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： van de Laar MJ,Termorshuizen F,van den Hoek A

更新日期：1997-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:To obtain patients' perspectives on why only some partners are notified in partner-notification programs, the cornerstone of sexually transmitted disease (STD) control, although low proportions of partners are located and evaluated. GOALS:To describe patterns of partner notification reported ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Gorbach PM,Aral SO,Celum C,Stoner BP,Whittington WL,Galea J,Coronado N,Connor S,Holmes KK

更新日期：2000-04-01 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：OBJECTIVE:To determine the seroprevalence of herpes simplex virus infection in a population of HIV-infected individuals in Canada. METHODS:HIV-infected patients attending 5 infectious disease clinics for follow-up care were approached to participate in the study. After informed consent was obtained, subjects completed...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Romanowski B,Myziuk LN,Walmsley SL,Trottier S,Singh AE,Houston S,Joffe M,Chiu I

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Rising rates of antiretroviral drug resistance among recently infected persons are evidence of high-risk behavior among persons in HIV care. GOAL:The goal was to determine HIV transmission risk behavior among persons in HIV care and evaluate its association with treatment adherence. STUDY DESIGN:The study ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Flaks RC,Burman WJ,Gourley PJ,Rietmeijer CA,Cohn DL

更新日期：2003-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Medical record review was used to identify missed opportunities for chlamydia screening among 103 American Indian/Alaska Native women. Of these, 69% had received a pregnancy test and 74% had received a urine test in the previous 12 months. Chlamydia screening may increase if linked to the other routine clinical testin...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Taylor MM,Reilley B,Tulloch S,Winscott M,Dunnigan A,Russell M,Redd JT

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A solid-phase hemadsorption (SPHA) technique for the rapid detection of Treponema pallidum-specific IgM antibodies is described. The demonstration of these immunoglobulins permits differentiation between a recent and a long-lasting infection and facilitates the decision as to whether or not a patient should receive th...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Schmidt BL

更新日期：1980-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Adolescents are at high risk of sexually transmitted disease (STD)/HIV infection, and one vulnerable subgroup is African American females. The association between adolescents' previous experience of STD and recent sexual risk behaviors has been ill-defined. GOAL:The goal was to examine the associations betw...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Diclemente RJ,Wingood GM,Sionean C,Crosby R,Harrington K,Davies S,Hook EW 3rd,Oh MK

更新日期：2002-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine whether women who collect self-collected vaginal swabs at home demonstrated a higher positivity of Chlamydia trachomatis than women in family planning clinics. METHODS:Collection kits for vaginal swabs were internet requested, collected at home, and mailed to a laboratory for testing; questionn...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Gaydos CA,Barnes M,Aumakhan B,Quinn N,Wright C,Agreda P,Whittle P,Hogan T

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Female guinea pigs were inoculated intravaginally with guinea pig cytomegalovirus (GPCMV) propagated either in guinea pig embryo fibroblast cultures (GPEF) or salivary glands. The incidence of infection was higher with GPEF virus. Rare instances of isolation of GPCMV from cervical swabs 9-48 hr after inoculation was a...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Barron AL,Menna JH,Moses EB,Rank RG,Ryu H,White HJ

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Vietnamese women may be especially vulnerable to reproductive tract infections (RTIs) and their biological and social sequelae. Few data are available on the prevalence of and health-seeking behavior for RTIs among women in Vietnam. GOAL:To assess prevalence of RTI symptoms, describe treatment-seeking behav...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Go VF,Quan VM,A C,Zenilman JM,Moulton LH,Celentano DD

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Different models of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) can yield substantially different conclusions about STI epidemiology, and it is important to understand how and why models differ. Frequency-dependent models make the simplifying assumption that STI incidence is proportional to STI prevalence in the ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Johnson LF,Geffen N

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Haemophilus influenzae was isolated from the urethra of three of 85 men attending a sexually transmitted diseases clinic. These isolates of H. influenzae were nonencapsulated; one was biotype III, and two were biotype IV. Haemophilus parainfluenzae was isolated from the urethra or coronal sulcus of five men; three iso...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Messing M,Sottnek FO,Biddle JW,Schlater LK,Kramer MA,Kraus SJ

更新日期：1983-04-01 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: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