Re-evaluating selective screening criteria for chlamydial infection among women in the U S Pacific Northwest.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Project SAFE, a gender- and culture-specific cognitive-behavioral intervention, was one of the few interventions to have demonstrated a significant reduction in sexually transmitted infections in a randomized, controlled trial. GOAL:We evaluated intervention efficacy in 379 Mexican Americans and 170 African...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Korte JE,Shain RN,Holden AE,Piper JM,Perdue ST,Champion JD,Sterneckert K

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objective of this study was to describe acceptability of urine chlamydia testing among asymptomatic men and providers' attitudes toward testing. STUDY DESIGN:Asymptomatic men (no urethral discharge/dysuria) were offered free testing and characteristics of men who accepted were compared with those who dec...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Marrazzo JM,Ellen JM,Kent C,Gaydos C,Chapin J,Dunne EF,Rietmeijer CA

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mycoplasma hominis is isolated from the cervix of 10-20% of healthy, fertile women. In contrast, the organism is recovered from the lower genital tract of 50-70% of women with pelvic inflammatory disease. Moreover, a significant antibody response to M. hominis is found in one-fourth of all patients with clinical and/o...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Møller BR

更新日期：1983-10-01 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 every society, congenital syphilis (CS) has significant medical, economic, societal and emotional burdens; these are poorly characterized but high. Inexplicably, the elimination of CS has failed to attract international attention. Yet, the cornerstones of programs to do this universally are in place, the recent dev...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Schmid GP,Stoner BP,Hawkes S,Broutet N

更新日期：2007-07-01 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：OBJECTIVES:The objectives of this study were to measure frequency and predictors of patient-delivered partner treatment (PDPT) and the frequency of other partner management strategies among New York City healthcare providers (HCPs) as well as to determine whether use of PDPT detracts from other partner management strat...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Rogers ME,Opdyke KM,Blank S,Schillinger JA

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Bacterial vaginosis (BV), a prevalent infection in women of reproductive age, is associated with increased risk of upper genital tract and sexually transmitted infections, and complications in pregnancy. Currently approved treatments include metronidazole, which requires once or twice daily intravaginal admi...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Schwebke JR,Marrazzo J,Beelen AP,Sobel JD

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Douching may interfere with determination of microbicide safety and effectiveness. This practice has not been adequately studied among women at risk of HIV infection. GOAL:This study assessed douching practices among women at risk of HIV infection in the United States. STUDY DESIGN:Data were collected on d...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Koblin BA,Mayer K,Mwatha A,Brown-Peterside P,Holt R,Marmor M,Smith C,Chiasson MA

更新日期：2002-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) is the most popular method used by blood banks in China to screen for antibodies to Treponema pallidum (TP). However, this method produces a high percentage of false-positive reactions.The current study aimed to propose a more effective procedure for screening anti-T...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Wang LN,Li JM

更新日期：2009-07-01 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：BACKGROUND:Syphilis rates are rising in California, but the impact of HIV infection on syphilis infection remains uncertain. We describe differences between HIV-infected and HIV-uninfected patients diagnosed with syphilis within Kaiser Permanente Northern California. METHODS:We performed retrospective analyses of pati...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Horberg MA,Ranatunga DK,Quesenberry CP,Klein DB,Silverberg MJ

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In April of 2011, the Cook County Jail initiated opt-out screening of all women for Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) and Neisseria gonorrhoeae (GC) at the time of intake. In this retrospective review, we assess the impact of opt-out protocol on rates of testing, diagnoses, and successful treatment. METHODS:We col...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Cole J,Hotton A,Zawitz C,Kessler H

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In January 2001 we investigated an outbreak of Neisseria gonorrhoeae in a northern region of Alberta, Canada, and here we report on the epidemiology of the outbreak. GOAL:The goal was to examine the outbreak etiology and make recommendations for strengthening regional STD programs. STUDY DESIGN:Provincial ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： De P,Singh AE,Wong T,Yacoub W

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Strains of Neisseria gonorrhoeae requiring arginine, hypoxanthine, and uracil (AHU) may cause disseminated gonococcal infection (DGI). A significant epidemiologic association was noted between the incidence of disseminated gonococcal infection and the presence of gonococci of the AHU auxotype in the community over a n...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Noble RC,Reyes RR,Parekh MC,Haley JV

更新日期：1984-04-01 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：:A system was developed for the collection, coding, and processing of data from routine reports describing morbidity caused by gonorrhea. These data are coded centrally, and tables that provide information about the age, sex, race, source of care, and geographic and temporal distributions of the population affected by ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Rothenberg RB

更新日期：1979-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:More than 30 different human papillomavirus (HPV) types infect the anogenital mucosa and are responsible for a variety of benign, premalignant, and malignant lesions including cervical cancer. The goal of this study was to determine the distribution of individual HPV types in various grads of ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Labropoulou V,Diakomanolis E,Dailianas S,Kalpaktsoglou K,Balamotis A,Mavromara P

更新日期：1997-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:To determine whether self-administered risk assessment could improve targeting of HIV counseling and testing in an STD clinic. STUDY DESIGN:Computerized records from the Prince George's County, Maryland, STD clinic from 1993 through 1996 were used to develop and test models for predicting a po...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Chen Z,Branson B,Ballenger A,Peterman TA

更新日期：1998-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Male circumcision (MC) decreases the risk of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) acquisition in men. We explored associations between MC of the primary sex partner and women's risk of acquisition of chlamydial (Ct), gonococcal (GC), or trichomonal (Tv) infections. METHODS:We analyzed data from a prospective ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Turner AN,Morrison CS,Padian NS,Kaufman JS,Behets FM,Salata RA,Mmiro FA,Chipato T,Celentano DD,Rugpao S,Miller WC

更新日期：2008-07-01 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：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：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Bacterial vaginosis is the most common cause of vaginal symptoms in women and has potential complications. Efforts to improve treatment of this disease process are warranted. GOAL OF THIS STUDY:The goal of this study was to compare the safety and efficacy of once-daily intravaginal administra...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Livengood CH 3rd,Soper DE,Sheehan KL,Fenner DE,Martens MG,Nelson AL,Ismail M,Thorp JM,Lappin M,Long BJ,Blackwelder T,Sweet RL,Sagov S

更新日期：1999-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The integration of HPV-16 DNA into the host genome is considered an important event in the progression of premalignant cervical lesions to cervical cancer. The aim of our study was to assess the prevalence of HPV-16 integration in anal cytologic specimens of HIV-1 infected men and its association with risk f...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Cañadas MP,Darwich L,Sirera G,Bofill M,Piñol M,Garcia-Cuyas F,Llatjos M,Corbasi P,Clotet B,Videla S,HIV-HPV Can Ruti Study Group.

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Community Approaches to Reducing Sexually Transmitted Disease (CARS), a unique initiative of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, promotes the use of community engagement to increase sexually transmitted disease (STD) prevention, screening, and treatment and to address locally prioritized STD-r...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Rhodes SD,Daniel-Ulloa J,Wright SS,Mann-Jackson L,Johnson DB,Hayes NA,Valentine JA

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:This study examined serologic markers of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection and immunity among young Asian/Pacific Islander men who have sex with men (API MSM) in San Francisco. METHODS:Participants were 496 API MSM, aged 18 to 29 years, recruited to participate in a cross-sectional survey using a random, ve...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Choi KH,McFarland W,Neilands TB,Nguyen S,Secura G,Behel S,Mackellar D,Valleroy L

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Theoretically, university students could be at especially high risk in a human immunodeficiency virus-type epidemic. Peak incidence of human immunodeficiency virus infection occurs in this age group. GOALS OF THIS STUDY:The purpose of this study was to examine and characterize the behavior, a...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Latman NS,Latman AI

更新日期：1995-03-01 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：: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：:Cross-sectional surveys were conducted annually from 2006 to 2011 at a music festival. Eight thousand one hundred sixty-five young people completed surveys. STI testing rates increased over time, but there was an increase in the prevalence of some sexual risk behaviors and little improvement in STI knowledge between 2...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Lim MS,Bowring AL,Gold J,Aitken CK,Hellard ME

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00