Herpes simplex virus type 1 is the prevailing cause of genital herpes in the Tel Aviv area, Israel.

abstract：GOALS:We assessed baseline prevalence of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) and other STDs, as well as behavioral and biologic risk factors for HIV-1 in a population of female bar/hotel workers in Moshi, Tanzania. STUDY DESIGN:Between 2002 and 2003, we enrolled 1042 female bar/hotel workers in an ongoing pros...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Ao TT,Sam NE,Masenga EJ,Seage GR 3rd,Kapiga SH

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objective of this study was to assess whether providing a choice of condoms would increase condom acceptability, increase self-reported use, and decrease incident sexually transmitted infection. STUDY:We randomized 414 men presenting with urethral discharge in Jamaica to receive either the "standard" cli...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Steiner MJ,Hylton-Kong T,Figueroa JP,Hobbs MM,Behets F,Smikle M,Tweedy K,Powell S,McNeil L,Brathwaite A

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Little is known about sex practices that increase the risk of contracting HIV infection or the level of HIV and AIDS knowledge among sexually transmitted disease (STD) patients in China. OBJECTIVE:To describe AIDS and HIV knowledge, sexual practices, and factors associated with never using condoms among pat...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Wang J,Jiang B,Siegal H,Falck R,Carlson R

更新日期：2001-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Recent trial results demonstrate that the transmission probability of HSV-2 in monogamous couples is nearly halved by the use of valacyclovir as suppressive therapy. GOAL:The goal of this study is to understand the potential impact of suppressive valacyclovir therapy on the transmission of HSV-2 within a po...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Williams JR,Jordan JC,Davis EA,Garnett GP

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The development of topical microbicides represents a new and exciting field in the prevention of sexually transmitted diseases, and it is especially important that candidate products undergo rigorous preclinical safety and efficacy testing before advancing to clinical trials. METHODS:We have developed a sta...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Patton DL,Cosgrove Sweeney YT,Paul KJ

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Oral human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is a cause of oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma, yet little is known about the epidemiology and natural history of infection. METHODS:At a baseline and 3-month follow-up visit, 1000 young adults aged 18 to 30 years provided an oral rinse sample and completed a s...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Pickard RK,Xiao W,Broutian TR,He X,Gillison ML

更新日期：2012-07-01 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：:Metronidazole-resistant trichomoniasis is an uncommon condition that presents significant therapeutic challenges. Combination therapy with high-dose oral tinidazole and vaginal paromomycin cream has been uniformly successful. We present a case report of a patient who responded to combination therapy with high-dose ora...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Henien M,Nyirjesy P,Smith K

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:The Cuban Ministry of Public Health plans to implement the syndromic approach to sexually transmitted diseases in persons with urethral or vaginal syndrome in Cuba using 500 mg ciprofloxacin as therapy. Although the emergence of clinical isolates of Neisseria gonorrhoeae with decreased suscept...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Llanes R,Sosa J,Guzmán D,Gutiérrez Y,Llop A,Ricardo O

更新日期：2001-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The use of sexual network analysis has the potential to further our understanding of sexually tranmitted disease (STD) epidemics and contribute to the development of more effective targeted control strategies. GOAL:To use sexual network analysis to study transmission patterns of chlamydia and gonorrhea in M...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Wylie JL,Jolly A

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is commonly diagnosed in US emergency departments (EDs). We aimed to estimate national rates of provider adherence to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) treatment guidelines for PID among patient visits, with a diagnosis of acute PID in US ED settings. MET...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Shih TY,Gaydos CA,Rothman RE,Hsieh YH

更新日期：2011-04-01 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:Herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections and may enhance transmission of HIV. However, population-based estimates of HSV-2 prevalence and correlates of infection are rare. GOALS:To obtain population-based estimates of HSV-2 prevalence and to identify demo...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Buchacz K,McFarland W,Hernandez M,Klausner JD,Page-Shafer K,Padian N,Molitor F,Ruiz JD,Bolan G,Morrow S,Katz MH

更新日期：2000-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES AND GOAL:The goal of this study was to examine risk of reproductive tract infections (RTIs) among women in rural China, including prevalence, influence of sociodemographic characteristics, knowledge, hygienic practices, attitudes, and behaviors related to premarital and extramarital sex, and abortion. STUDY...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Xia DY,Liao SS,He QY,Choi KH,Mandel JS

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Heretofore most people affected by warts of the oral cavity were children, but during the past decade adults have become the most frequently seen patients with warts in the mouth. The popularity of fellatio among heterosexuals, teenagers, and adults has contributed to the spread of oral warts. Of epidemiologic interes...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Fiumara NJ

更新日期：1984-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Since the early 1980s, the Bahamas has experienced sequential epidemics of freebase/crack cocaine use, genital ulcer-inguinal adenopathy disease (GUD), and heterosexual HIV infection. GOAL:To prospectively define the etiology of GUD in patients at the Princess Margaret Hospital during outbreaks of crack coc...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Bauwens JE,Orlander H,Gomez MP,Lampe M,Morse S,Stamm WE,Cone R,Ashley R,Swenson P,Holmes KK

更新日期：2002-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We believe this to be the first report of coexisting polymerase chain reaction (PCR)-confirmed primary genital and ocular syphilis in a patient with penicillin allergy treated with doxycycline. The case examines the use of nonpenicillin and corticosteroid treatment of ocular syphilis and highlights the risk of eye inv...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Hamill MM,Seppings L,Kit V,Antao S

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Since 1995, the incidence of Chlamydia trachomatis infection has been increasing in Finland, although there have been no major changes in public sexually transmitted disease (STD) services or screening practice. OBJECTIVES:The objective was to study whether the change in C. trachomatis incidence is signific...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Hiltunen-Back E,Haikala O,Kautiainen H,Ruutu P,Paavonen J,Reunala T

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:From an sexually transmitted disease (STD) intervention perspective, developing a practical way to identify persons in core transmitter groups has been difficult. However, persons who have repeated STD infections may be in such groups. GOAL:To evaluate a self-administered risk assessment approach that would...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Gunn RA,Fitzgerald S,Aral SO

更新日期：2000-07-01 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

abstract：:Multidrug-resistant Neisseria gonorrhoeae infections have been declared 1 of the top 3 urgent threats to public health. Approaches to combat resistance include targeted therapy with antibiotics previously thought to be ineffective, made possible by rapid molecular assays to predict susceptibility. Previous studies hav...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Allan-Blitz LT,Wang X,Klausner JD

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The presence of serum IgG antibody to Mycoplasma hominis was studied by enzyme immunoassay in 150 women with suspected cervicitis at a clinic for sexually transmitted diseases. Positive levels of antibody were associated with gravidity and parity but not with age, method of birth control, or sexual behavior. Women fro...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Paavonen J,Miettinen A,Stevens CE,Kiviat N,Kuo CC,Stamm WE,Holmes KK

更新日期：1983-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Infections by herpes simplex viruses type 1 (HSV-1) and type 2 (HSV-2) are common in the United States. Herpes simplex virus type 2 is transmitted sexually, and the prevalence of antibodies to HSV-2 has increased in recent years. GOALS OF THIS STUDY:The objective of the present study was to estimate the ser...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Austin H,Macaluso M,Nahmias A,Lee FK,Kelaghan J,Fleenor M,Hook EW 3rd

更新日期：1999-07-01 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：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Women with disabilities can and do contract sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). However, because of access barriers, attitudinal misconceptions, and lack of awareness of their risk status, these infections may go under or undiagnosed. GOAL:To address issues regarding the treatment of women ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Welner SL

更新日期：2000-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) has reestablished itself as an endemic sexually transmitted infection in the United Kingdom and elsewhere in Europe and North America over the last decade. Current guidelines suggest treatment with 21 days of doxycycline; however, the evidence base for LGV treatment including i...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Simons R,Candfield S,French P,White JA

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Dual contraception is important for averting HIV-1 transmission, unintended pregnancy, and maternal-to-child HIV-1 transmission. Few studies have explored contraceptive use in HIV-1 serodiscordant couples, a population at high risk for HIV-1 transmission. METHODS:Data from a prospective study of 3407 women ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Heffron R,Were E,Celum C,Mugo N,Ngure K,Kiarie J,Baeten JM,Partners in Prevention HSV\/HIV Transmission Study Team.

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Little is known about the prevalence and determinants of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection in women from West India, although incidence of and mortality from cervical cancer is high. METHODS:Cervical specimens were collected, and questionnaires on lifestyle and reproductive factors were administered to 2...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Sauvaget C,Nene BM,Jayant K,Kelkar R,Malvi SG,Shastri SS,Sankaranarayanan R

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：:We present the case of a man with a bicuspid aortic valve who presented with persistent fever. Blood cultures yielded Neisseria gonorrhoeae, and the diagnosis of infected mycotic aneurysm was confirmed by detection of the bacterial genome in the aortic wall. The patient was cured with surgery and intravenous ceftriaxo...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Markowicz S,Anstey JR,Hites M,Montesinos I,Roisin S,Keyzer C,Jacobs F

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00