Spectrum of opportunistic infections in hospitalized HIV-infected patients in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

abstract：:The classical lesion of primary syphilis is a solitary, indurated, painless chancre. Atypical presentations, such as herpetiform ulceration, are well recognized. However, there are few references in the medical literature to primary syphilis presenting as balanitis or balanoposthitis. We report two cases of primary sy...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Babu CS,Vitharana S,Higgins SP

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We aim to assess the usefulness of the cytomegalovirus (CMV) pp65 antigenaemia test, also called the CMV direct antigen test (DAT), in the management of patients with advanced human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection; we studied all patients who had pp65 assays between 8 September 1995 and 30 August 1996. Twenty-t...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Fox EF,Smith NA,Rice P,Dunn H,Peters BS

更新日期：1998-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We evaluated Cobas Amplicor, a highly automated polymerase chain reaction (PCR) system, to test first-void urine (FVU) and urethral swab specimens for Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae in men attending a sexually transmitted infection (STI) clinic. Results were compared against an in-house radioimmune do...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Higgins SP,Klapper PE,Struthers JK,Bailey AS,Gough AP,Moore R,Corbitt G,Bhattacharyya MN

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Premature ejaculation is a common sexual problem which presents to genitourinary (GU) medicine services. Five main treatment approaches have been used in clinical trials: behavioural therapy, antidepressants, phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE5) inhibitors, topical anaesthetic agents and alpha-blockers. We have carried out a sy...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Richardson D,Green J,Ritcheson A,Goldmeier D,Harris JR

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We evaluated process organization and response optimization in a home-based Chlamydia trachomatis (Ct) screening project in the Netherlands among 15- to 29-year-old women and men. The method used was computer-supported data flow, from population sampling to informing participants of the result. A new test kit or a let...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Götz HM,van Bergen JE,Veldhuijzen IK,Hoebe CJ,Broer J,Coenen AJ,de Groot F,Verhooren MJ,van Schaik DT,Richardus JH

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The HIV epidemic in Vietnam is concentrated, with high prevalence estimates among injection drug users and commercial sex workers. Socio-demographics, substance use and clinical correlates of antiretroviral therapy non-adherence were studied in 100 HIV-1 infected drug users receiving antiretroviral therapy for at leas...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Jordan MR,Obeng-Aduasare Y,Sheehan H,Hong SY,Terrin N,Duong DV,Trung NV,Wanke C,Kinh NV,Tang AM

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In 2010/2011, regional commissioners withdrew payment for the fixed-dose combination Combivir, forcing a switch to component drugs. This was deemed clinically acceptable and annual savings of £44 k expected. We estimated the true costs of switching and examined patient outcomes. Information for 46 patients using Combi...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Taylor R,Carlin E,Sadique Z,Ahmed I,Adams EJ

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Over the Christmas and New Year period the Health Education Authority launched a sexual health promotion campaign aimed at increasing the awareness of and reducing the incidence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and unwanted pregnancy. We undertook a study to assess the effect of this campaign locally in 2 gen...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Riddell LA,Kuchimanchi U,Cope J,Rooney G,Sherrard J

更新日期：2000-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We sought to describe the prevalence, trends and factors associated with late diagnosis of HIV infection between 2001 and 2008 in Catalonia, Spain. Adults over 13 years of age with available CD4 cell counts, who were notified to the Catalonia Voluntary HIV Surveillance System between January 2001 and December 2008, we...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Vives N,Carnicer-Pont D,García de Olalla P,Camps N,Esteve A,Casabona J,HIV and STI Surveillance Group.

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Implementation of the National Chlamydia Screening Programme in Cornwall commenced in April 2003. Initially, women in community venues were screened using urine samples. However, many of these urine samples were inhibitory to polymerase chain reaction (PCR), resulting in a high recall rate for women in the programme. ...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Keane FE,Bendall R,Saulsbury N,Haddon L

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Over a 13-year period non-gonococcal neisseriae (NGN) were isolated from 114 of 88,670 patients (0.13%) screened for anogenital gonorrhoea at a Genitourinary Medicine Unit. During the same period there were approximately 9000 anogenital gonococcal infections (10%). The prevalence of NGN was 0.09% (27/31,500) in women,...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： McKenna JG,Fallon RJ,Moyes A,Young H

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Increasing numbers of HIV-infected children are now reaching adulthood and young people account for 10% of new HIV diagnosis in the UK each year. This audit of young people attending specialist and generic HIV services in Inner London in 2006 (n=39) highlights the complex medical and psychosocial needs of this patient...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Ferrand RA,Miller RF,Jungmann EA

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The incidence of disseminated Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) infection in HIV patients has fallen markedly since the introduction of effective antiretroviral therapy (ART). However, current guidelines still recommend primary prophylaxis. We conducted a retrospective cohort study in a university-affiliated hospital ...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Jung Y,Song KH,Choe PG,Park WB,Bang JH,Kim ES,Kim HB,Park SW,Kim NJ,Oh MD

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:OptionE incorporates nurse-led HIV clinics, review of blood results by doctors, patient contact by email and the option of home delivery of medication. Patient questionnaires showed increased satisfaction associated with fewer, shorter clinic visits. A retrospective case note review suggested clinical outcomes are as ...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Coyne KM,Kerley A,Mandalia S,McOwan AG

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Our objective was to investigate whether Postal Test Kits (PTKs) for Chlamydia trachomatis in Edinburgh offer an alternative to genitourinary (GU) medicine clinic attendance. All PTKs returned in the Edinburgh area over a six-month period from August 2005 were audited. Data on age and previous access to GU medicine se...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Davison R,Bartholemew S,Clutterbuck DJ

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The prevalence of urogenital infection caused by Chlamydia trachomatis was examined in 100 non-pregnant women with cervicitis, and 100 healthy women, in San Salvador City, El Salvador. Pharmacia Chlamydia EIA test was used for the detection of chlamydial antigen in urethral and cervical specimens from all the women. D...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Cañas Posada AB,Jonasson J,de Linares L,Bygdeman S

更新日期：1992-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study looks at the sensitivity of microscopy in the diagnosis of Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG), the effect of microscopy on time to treatment of NG and the added value of microscopy in the management of gonorrhoea. Women diagnosed with NG at an inner city genitourinary (GU) medicine clinic between August 2005 and Ju...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Forbes KM,Vaze U,Wheeler HL

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The prevalence of gonorrhoea and urogenital chlamydial infection was investigated in female prostitutes in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. Epidemiological data were recorded according to a standardized questionnaire. The median age of the prostitutes was 27 years and the median period of prostitution was 2-4 years. Most of the...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Venegas VS,Villafranca P,Madrid JP,Cosenza H,Bygdeman S

更新日期：1991-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This cross-sectional study explored the prevalence and correlates of syphilis infection among people who use and inject drugs (PWUD/PWID) in Cambodia. Data were collected in 2017 from 1,677 PWUD/PWID living in the capital city of Phnom Penh and 11 other major provinces using the respondent-driven sampling method. The ...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Yi S,Prem K,Chhoun P,Chann N,Tuot S,Mun P,Mburu G

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study examined some characteristics of male clinic attenders with urethral chlamydial infection. The prevalence of urethral chlamydial infection among heterosexual men (men who have sex with women [MSW]) was 446 (17%) of 2684 men. Men aged 16-34 years were more likely to have chlamydiae than older men with only c...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Arnot DJ,Manavi K,McMillan A

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A national audit of practice performance against the key performance indicators in the British Association for Sexual Health and HIV (BASHH) and HIV Medical Foundation for AIDS Sexual Health Standards for the Management of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) was conducted in 2011. Approximately 60% and 8% of level ...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： McClean H,Sullivan AK,Carne CA,Warwick Z,Menon-Johansson A,Clutterbuck D,National Audit Group of British Association for Sexual Health and HIV.

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The limited published data support the assumption that lesbians are a low risk group for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). However, there are virtually no contemporary data and the older papers do not take into account genital wart virus infection, now the third most prevalent STD in Britain. One of the dangers in...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Edwards A,Thin RN

更新日期：1990-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Increasing screening frequency in men who have sex with men (MSM) engaging in high-risk behaviours can reduce prevalence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). This evaluation investigated the impact of applying stricter screening guidelines for MSM on service workload and earlier STI diagnoses. A validated risk a...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Baker A,Fleury C,Clarke E,Foley E,Samraj S,Rowen D,Patel R

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two cases are described of treatment-resistant vulvodynia that responded well to gabapentin. Gabapentin, an anti-epileptic drug, has been used in the treatment of neuropathic pain such as diabetic neuropathy and post-herpetic neuralgia. However, there has been little experience of its use in the relief of symptoms in ...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Bates CM,Timmins DJ

更新日期：2002-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report the case of congenital syphilis diagnosed in a 7-year-old child after her 32-year-old mother was investigated for neurosyphilis. Our case illustrates the importance of antenatal syphilis screening and the need for a clear referral and management pathway for women with positive serology to ensure cases such a...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Oomeer S,Alagaratnam J,Lyall H,Gurtin D,Goldmeier D

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:HIV-infected women have a high prevalence of abnormal Papanicolaou smears and cervical intraepithelial neoplasia. A multiparametric analysis of epidemiological and behavioural risk factors has been performed in a cohort of 204 HIV-infected women in an outpatient clinic with the aim to investigate risk factors associat...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Heard I,Jeannel D,Bergeron C,Saada M,Henrion R,Kazatchkine MD

更新日期：1997-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study assessed lubricant use during receptive anal intercourse (RAI) among Peruvian men who have sex with men (MSM) and willingness to use a hypothetical rectal microbicide (RM) formulated as a lubricant to prevent HIV infection. Data were collected from 843 Peruvian MSM for the 2008 HIV Sentinel Surveillance usi...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Kinsler JJ,Galea JT,Peinado J,Segura P,Montano SM,Sánchez J

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The management of cases of Chlamydia trachomatis genital infection diagnosed in clinics in Wessex in the last quarter of 1996 was surveyed, and the results compared with those obtained in the national gonorrhoea audit. Treatment regimens were extremely varied both between and within clinics. Overall, 71% of patients s...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Priestley CJ

更新日期：1998-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute epididymo-orchitis is a common cause of 'acute scrotum' in adolescence and young adults, and the common causative pathogens are Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae. This is a rare case of acute epididymo-orchitis due to Pseudomonas aeruginosa in a pubertal boy with a history of 'ano-receptive' interc...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Rajagopal AS

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study examined the health risk profile of prostitutes in Dublin. Clinical records of all 150 new prostitutes who attended a drop-in clinic for prostitutes in Dublin city during the period 1991-1997 were reviewed. Variables examined included: age, use of injectable drugs, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) status,...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： McDonnell RJ,McDonnell PM,O'Neill M,Mulcahy F

更新日期：1998-08-01 00:00:00