Misclassification of the stages of syphilis: implications for surveillance.

abstract：:This report describes the cases of seven patients who had primary genital infection with herpes simplex virus and whose initial nontreponemal and treponemal tests for syphilis were nonreactive. On routine posttreatment examination, a change in the consistency of the ulcers was noticed, and the inguinal nodes, which ha...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Fiumara NJ,Schmidt-Ulrick B,Comite H

更新日期：1980-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Condom use is one of the most important preventive measures sex workers can take to reduce the risk of becoming infected with a sexually transmitted disease. However, a client may refuse to use a condom when requested. Some sexually transmitted disease prevention programs are recommending that...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Farr G,Acosta Castro LA,DiSantostefano R,Claassen E,Olguin F

更新日期：1996-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Since 2003, outbreaks of lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) with anorectal syndrome have been increasingly recognized in many Western countries. All of them have been classified as LGV serovar L2b, mainly occurring in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected men who have had sex with men (MSM). We describe a ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Cabello Úbeda A,Fernández Roblas R,García Delgado R,Martínez García L,Sterlin F,Fernández Guerrero ML,Górgolas M

更新日期：2016-07-01 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：GOAL:To investigate the in vitro antimicrobial susceptibility of Neisseria gonorrhoeae strains isolated in 2004 and 2005 in Bangui, Central African Republic; Yaoundé, Cameroon; Antananarivo, Madagascar; and Ho Chi Minh Ville and Nha Trang, Vietnam. STUDY DESIGN:Antimicrobial susceptibility testing was performed by bot...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Cao V,Ratsima E,Van Tri D,Bercion R,Fonkoua MC,Richard V,Talarmin A

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:A quick and highly sensitive diagnostic test would be valuable in the diagnosis of Chlamydia trachomatis. GOAL OF THIS STUDY:We compared a new polymerase chain reaction (PCR) technique to Chlamydiazyme (Abbott, North Chicago, IL) in the detection of male chlamydial urethritis, and evaluated t...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Wiesenfeld HC,Uhrin M,Dixon BW,Sweet RL

更新日期：1994-09-01 00:00:00

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：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

abstract：BACKGROUND:A dye-based method for determining applicator usage in microbicide trials has been developed to assess whether applicators have been exposed to vaginal fluid. Our objective was to evaluate this method on polypropylene HTI applicators that are being widely used in several effectiveness trials of microbicides....

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Austin MN,Rabe LK,Hillier SL

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We investigated HIV prevalence and incidence and related risk factors among young Asian and Pacific Islander (API) men who have sex with men (MSM). DESIGN:We conducted a cross-sectional survey. METHODS:A venue-based sample of 496 young API MSM in San Francisco completed face-to-face questionnaires and rece...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

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

更新日期：2004-08-01 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:High incidence and prevalence of sexually transmitted infection (STI) in blacks have been attributed to multiple factors. However, few articles have discussed spatial access to healthcare as a driver of disparities. The objective of this analysis was to evaluate the relationship between travel time to a heal...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Bonney LE,Cooper HL,Caliendo AM,Del Rio C,Hunter-Jones J,Swan DF,Rothenberg R,Druss B

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:The care of patients with first episode and recurrent genital herpes differs with respect to therapy and source partner evaluation. Of 498 persons who presented with what appeared by history and symptoms to be a first episode of genital herpes, we identified 41 who had serologic evidence of re...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Diamond C,Selke S,Ashley R,Benedetti J,Corey L

更新日期：1999-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Obstetric and gynecologic complications associated with bacterial vaginosis and trichomoniasis have heightened awareness of these conditions, and thus metronidazole's role in obstetric and gynecologic practice continues to increase. GOAL OF THIS STUDY:To review the clinical indications for metronidazole in ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Schwebke JR

更新日期：1995-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Selected results from a recent study on sexual behavior in the United States are presented, focusing on the association between sexual behavior, disease prevention, and STD outcome. The data are from national household samples of adult men and women. The results show that a sizeable proportion of the U.S. adult popula...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Tanfer K

更新日期：1994-03-01 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：: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：BACKGROUND:Sexual partnership dates are critical to sexually transmitted infection/HIV research and control programs, although validity is limited by inaccurate recall and reporting. METHODS:We examined data from 302 heterosexual adults (151 index-partner dyads) to assess reliability of reporting. Dates of first sex a...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Sanchez DM,Schoenbach VJ,Harvey SM,Warren JT,Poole C,Leone PA,Adimora AA,Agnew CR

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:High rates of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) present an ongoing costly public health challenge. One approach to reduce STD transmission is to increase the number of clinicians adopting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's STD Treatment Guidelines. This evaluation assesses the effectiveness ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Dreisbach S,Devine S,Fitch J,Anderson T,Lee T,Rietmeijer C,Corbett KK

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:South Africa has one of the world's fastest growing HIV epidemics. Genital bleeding during sexual intercourse may play a role in facilitating HIV transmission in South Africa. PURPOSE:The purpose of this study was to examine the prevalence and sources of coital bleeding among men and women living in a Cape ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Kalichman SC,Simbayi LC,Cain D,Cherry C,Jooste S

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Rectal and oral Neisseria gonorrhoeae (GC) and Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) infections are common among people with HIV, especially men who have sex with men (MSM); however, GC/CT testing rates remain low in many HIV clinics. We evaluated the real-world implementation and results of extragenital nucleic acid a...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Pottorff A,Duarte P,Chow J,Luque A,Nijhawan AE

更新日期：2021-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is encouraging states to consider patient-delivered partner therapy (PDPT) as a treatment option for Chlamydia and gonorrhea. We sought to assess current sexually transmitted disease (STD) control practices in New York State county health departments, and gather...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Davis CF,Cummings M,Coles BF,McNutt LA

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine the attitudes of male and female patients to the use of chaperones during genital examination within a sexually transmitted diseases clinic. STUDY DESIGN:An anonymous, self-completed questionnaire was administered to patients attending the Melbourne Sexual Health Centre, Australia, between Sept...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Teague R,Newton D,Fairley CK,Hocking J,Pitts M,Bradshaw C,Chen M

更新日期：2007-12-01 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:Black race is a risk marker for Chlamydia trachomatis infection. Because chlamydial serovar and race could both influence the transmission dynamics of chlamydia, studies characterizing serovars in a predominantly black population are of interest, yet remain sparse. STUDY DESIGN AND GOALS: C. trachomatis isol...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Geisler WM,Suchland RJ,Stamm WE

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Interpreting the results of any study requires careful analysis to determine how selective participation may have influenced the findings. Participation in a study of sexual behavior may be influenced by who is doing the study, who the participants are, what it means to participate, what the s...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Peterman TA

更新日期：1995-05-01 00:00:00

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：:We examined the prevalence of rectal chlamydia treatment failures in men who have sex with men and women attending Alberta sexually transmitted infection clinics. Among those completing a test of cure, there was no significant difference among patients treated initially with azithromycin (treatment failure, 39/460 [8....

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Gratrix J,Brandley J,Dane M,Plitt SS,Smyczek P,Read R,Singh AE

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:The Syva Micro Trak enzyme immunoassay (EIA) is used widely for screening women infected with Chlamydia trachomatis. Confirmatory tests used in conjunction with EIA screening have shown that false-positive results are common. GOALS:To evaluate the specificity of the Syva MicroTrak EIA by conf...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Beebe JL,Masters H,Jungkind D,Heltzel DM,Weinberg A

更新日期：1996-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The definition of strategies for preventing STD and AIDS requires a better knowledge of sexual behavior in the general population and in specific subgroups of the population. Surveys have been undertaken in different countries to provide such information, and they allow to draw some general conclusions. Even if there ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Spira A,Bajos N,Ducot B

更新日期：1994-03-01 00:00:00