Sexual patterns and human immunodeficiency virus infection among homosexuals in Taiwan.

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：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：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：OBJECTIVES:The objectives of this study were to identify sexually transmitted infection (STI) prevalence, assess behavioral and symptom correlates, and develop intervention strategies. GOAL:The goal of this study was to conduct one of the first community-based surveys of STI prevalence and risk behaviors among married...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Schensul SL,Hawkes S,Saggurti N,Verma RK,Narvekar SS,Nastasi BK,Burleson JA,Risbud A

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:The rapid increase in the number of physician office visits for condylomata acuminata and the association of human papillomavirus and cancer has prompted renewed interest in the epidemiology of this sexually-transmitted disease. Few epidemiologic studies have examined what risk factors are ass...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Van Den Eeden SK,Habel LA,Sherman KJ,McKnight B,Stergachis A,Daling JR

更新日期：1998-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Genetic detection of Neisseria gonorrhoeae is replacing culture for increased diagnostic sensitivity. Specificity of several nucleic acid amplification tests is suboptimal. Herein, the Gen-Probe APTIMA Combo 2 and APTIMA GC assays had 100% specificity and 100% sensitivity after confirmatory testing, when testing 298 i...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Golparian D,Tabrizi SN,Unemo M

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a retrospective study, the prevalence of antibodies to Chlamydia trachomatis serovars D to K, C. pneumoniae, and C. psittaci in cases attending a genitourinary clinic was examined. Blood samples were collected from 7,002 cases attending the clinic in Doncaster, England between May 1983 and May 1990. Sera from these...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Moss TR,Darougar S,Woodland RM,Nathan M,Dines RJ,Cathrine V

更新日期：1993-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:In the January-February, 1995 issue of Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Zenilman and colleagues reported a null association between incident sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and self-reported condom use. That anomalous finding generated a flurry of letters to the editor, some of which were q...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Turner CF,Miller HG

更新日期：1997-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We reviewed 68 cases of possible neurosyphilis among 573 syphilis cases in King County, WA, from 3rd January 2012 to 30th September 2013; 7.9% (95% confidence interval, 5.8%-10.5%) had vision or hearing changes, and 3.5% (95% confidence interval, 2.2%-5.4%) had both symptoms and objective confirmation of complicated s...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Dombrowski JC,Pedersen R,Marra CM,Kerani RP,Golden MR

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Using data from a nationally representative survey, we identified predictors of chlamydial infection in women aged 26 to 39 years. Chlamydia prevalence was low overall but varied by sociodemographics and sexual behaviors. Findings support current recommendations that women older than 25 years should not be routinely s...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Torrone EA,Geisler WM,Gift TL,Weinstock HS

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Because of health disparities, incarcerated persons are at higher risk for multiple health issues, including HIV. Correctional facilities have an opportunity to provide HIV services to an underserved population. This article describes Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)-funded HIV testing and se...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Seth P,Figueroa A,Wang G,Reid L,Belcher L

更新日期：2015-11-01 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:A sensitive and specific method for detecting herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) and herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) is important for diagnosing genital and cutaneous infections. GOAL:The goal of this study was to compare quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) with virus culture for di...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Filén F,Strand A,Allard A,Blomberg J,Herrmann B

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE/GOAL:The objective of this study was to examine sildenafil (Viagra) use and its relationship to sexual risk behavior for HIV and sexually transmitted diseases among men who have sex with men (MSM). STUDY:A population-based telephone sample of MSM in San Francisco was interviewed about sexual behavior, substa...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Paul JP,Pollack L,Osmond D,Catania JA

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Juvenile detention facilities house adolescents at high risk for sexually transmitted diseases. Collaboration between health departments and juvenile detention authorities can provide routine, cost-efficient chlamydia screening and treatment to females with limited access to care. We describe trends in scree...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Burghardt NO,Chow JM,Steiner A,Bauer HM

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Efforts to identify and link human immunodeficiency virus-infected persons to medical care are the first steps to achieving viral suppression. In the United States, the goals are to link 85% of newly diagnosed persons to medical care in 30 days or less and for 80% to become virally suppressed by 2020. Among ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Mohammed DY,Davidow A,Martin E,Ibrahim A,Paul S,Ryan J,Bolden B

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The implementation of express testing in an sexually transmitted infection (STI) clinic reduced the length of visit time compared with other visit types and increased the proportion of STIs diagnosed at clinic visits. Express testing did not impact the time to treatment for asymptomatic patients diagnosed as having an...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Gratrix J,Bergman J,Brandley J,Parker P,Smyczek P,Singh AE

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Malawi adopted syndromic management of sexually transmitted infections in 1993. Based on clinical efficacy and cost, gentamicin 240 mg intramuscularly, and doxycycline 100 mg twice daily x 7 days was selected as the first line regimen to treat urethritis. We sought to establish current laboratory-based Neiss...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Brown LB,Krysiak R,Kamanga G,Mapanje C,Kanyamula H,Banda B,Mhango C,Hoffman M,Kamwendo D,Hobbs M,Hosseinipour MC,Martinson F,Cohen MS,Hoffman IF

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Little is known about mobile application (app)-based behavior of men who have sex with men (MSM) in Thailand. A cross-sectional online assessment of app users in Bangkok found that more than a quarter have never tested for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and 1 in 3 never tested for sexually transmitted infections (...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Weiss KM,Jonas KJ,Guadamuz TE

更新日期：2017-07-01 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:In October 2009, a quadrivalent vaccine for human papillomavirus (HPV) was licensed in the United States for males aged 9 to 26 years. The attitudes and beliefs of parents play a critical role in uptake of this vaccine because parental consent is typically required for adolescent HPV vaccination. This study ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Dempsey AF,Butchart A,Singer D,Clark S,Davis M

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A temperature-sensitive mutant of Neisseria gonorrhoeae strain tsA-1 was used in a transformation test for the laboratory diagnosis of gonorrhea. This transformation test (C test) is based on a spotting of a DNA lysate, obtained through simple base-acid extraction of a cervical-swab specimen, onto a lawn of tsA-1, whi...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Zubrzycki L,Weinberger SS

更新日期：1980-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and sequencing-based treponeme typing was used to analyze 72 blood samples, collected from human immunodeficiency virus and syphilis co-infected patients during 2014 to 2015 in Antwerp, Belgium. Twenty-nine (40.3%) isolates were polymerase chain reaction positive for Treponem...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Mikalová L,Grillová L,Osbak K,Strouhal M,Kenyon C,Crucitti T,Šmajs D

更新日期：2017-06-01 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:HIV counseling prevents sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), with most of the benefit accumulating in the first 6 months. STUDY:The authors conducted a multicenter, randomized, controlled trial of a 20-minute additional (booster) counseling session 6 months after HIV counseling compared with no additional ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Metcalf CA,Malotte CK,Douglas JM Jr,Paul SM,Dillon BA,Cross H,Brookes LC,Deaugustine N,Lindsey CA,Byers RH,Peterman TA,RESPECT-2 Study Group.

更新日期：2005-02-01 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：BACKGROUND:To determine the health needs non-nationals, information on disease occurrence is fundamental. GOALS The goal of this study was to assess the clinical and behavioral characteristics of non-Italians with a new sexually transmitted infection (STI). METHODS:Data were taken from Italy's National STI Surveillanc...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Giuliani M,Suligoi B,Italian STI Surveillance Working Group.

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Oral human papillomavirus (HPV) and human herpesvirus-8 (HHV8) infections are sexually transmitted and respectively associated with the development of oropharyngeal carcinoma and Kaposi sarcoma. The aim of the study was to evaluate HPV prevalence and its possible correlation with HHV8 oral shedding, in relat...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Del Mistro A,Baboci L,Frayle-Salamanca H,Trevisan R,Bergamo E,Lignitto L,Sasset L,Cecchetto MG,Cattelan AM,Calabró ML

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Blind testing of 743 women who attended an inner-city hospital family-planning clinic showed 8 (1.1%) patients to have serum antibodies to human immunodeficiency virus type I (HIV-1). A retrospective chart survey did not show an association between HIV-1 antibody seropositivity and ethnicity, marital status, education...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Spence MR,Robbins SM,Polansky M,Schable CA

更新日期：1991-07-01 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