Health related quality of life in genital herpes: a pilot comparison of measures.

abstract：BACKGROUND:'Chemsex' is a colloquial term used in the UK that describes sex under the influence of psychoactive substances (typically crystal methamphetamine, mephedrone and gamma-hydroxybutyric acid (GHB)/gamma-butyrolactone (GBL)). Recently, concern has been raised as to the impact of such behaviour on HIV/sexually t...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Bourne A,Reid D,Hickson F,Torres-Rueda S,Weatherburn P

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Qualitative methods have gained support in health sciences research and have a role to play in STI studies. This article reviews the main techniques used by qualitative researchers, with illustrations taken from the field of STIs. ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Power R

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:HIV/AIDS risk is embodied within multiple levels including structural and social levels. The aim of this study was to assess the effects of neighbourhood characteristics on HIV prevalence among injection drug users (IDU) residing in the area of Tallinn, Estonia in 2007. METHODS:A cross-sectional, multilevel...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Uusküla A,McMahon JM,Raag M,Silm S,Rüütel K,Talu A,Abel-Ollo K,Ahas R,Des Jarlais DC

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the impact of Mycoplasma genitalium on the outcome of pregnancy. METHODS:Cervical samples from women who had previously participated in a case-control study (designed to assess the impact of syphilis and HIV-2 on the outcome of pregnancy in Guinea-Bissau) were processed using a PCR assay to detec...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Labbé AC,Frost E,Deslandes S,Mendonça AP,Alves AC,Pépin J

更新日期：2002-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The number of cases of syphilis continues to rise in the UK, USA and elsewhere and may present to a variety of clinical specialties. We report a complex case of early acquired disseminated syphilis causing an ulceronodular rash (lues maligna), orchitis, osteitis and lung nodules in an immunocompetent man who has sex w...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Rockwood N,Nwokolo N

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The potential for exposure of low and high risk women to HIV and sexually transmitted infections (STI) through unprotected sex with male clients of female sex workers in Cotonou could account for most if not all of the estimated yearly numbers of HIV infections in Cotonou women (approximately 1000). As ongoing transmi...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Lowndes CM,Alary M,Meda H,Gnintoungbé CA,Mukenge-Tshibaka L,Adjovi C,Buvé A,Morison L,Laourou M,Kanhonou L,Anagonou S

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To design and implement an HIV surveillance system using periodic cross sectional prevalence surveys in National Guard recruits of the Republic of Cyprus. METHODS:HIV infection surveillance used unlinked anonymous screening (UAS) methodology, which tested residual blood originally collected for other purpos...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Kyriakides T,Eleftheriou A,Michaelides N,Papantoniou L

更新日期：2002-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present the case of a 26 year old HIV positive homosexual man who was managed for suspected Crohn's disease for over 1 year before lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) was clinically diagnosed. He had presented with constipation, secondary to acute haemorrhagic proctitis, and subsequently had two chlamydia negative recta...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Forrester B,Pawade J,Horner P

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Ethnic differences in partnership types and sexual mixing patterns may contribute to elevated STI diagnosis rates among England's Black Caribbean (BC) population. We examined the differences between BC and White British/Irish (WBI) sexual health clinic (SHC) attendees' reported partnerships and sexual mixing...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Aicken CR,Wayal S,Blomquist P,Fabiane S,Gerressu M,Hughes G,Mercer CH

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To characterise all isolates with reduced susceptibility or resistance to ciprofloxacin received by the Scottish Neisseria gonorrhoeae Reference Laboratory (SNGRL) in 2002 using N gonorrhoeae multi-antigen sequence typing (NG-MAST); to compare NG-MAST with conventional typing and to describe the epidemiology...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Palmer HM,Young H,Martin IM,Ison CA,Spratt BG

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:This study investigated whether access to genitourinary medicine (GUM) clinics meets UK-recommended standards. METHODS:In January 2014 and 2015, postal questionnaires about appointment and service characteristics were sent to lead clinicians of UK GUM clinics. In February 2014 and 2015, researchers posing...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Foley E,Furegato M,Hughes G,Board C,Hayden V,Prescott T,Shone E,Patel R

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess social patterns in human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine coverage in a school-based, government-funded vaccination programme located within a single-payer universal healthcare system. DESIGN:We conducted a cross-sectional analysis of HPV vaccine uptake data for the 2013-2014 school year for 131 local ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Jean S 3rd,Elshafei M,Buttenheim A

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Since 2003, an ongoing lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) proctitis outbreak has been reported in industrialised countries with a new variant designated L2b. Only men who have sex with men (MSM) are affected and most are HIV co-infected; delayed or incorrect diagnoses are frequent. We report a rare clinical case of LGV pr...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Spenatto N,Boulinguez S,de Barbeyrac B,Viraben R

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To investigate the molecular epidemiology of isolates of Neisseria gonorrhoeae from Saskatchewan, Canada, using Neisseria gonorrhoeae multi antigen sequence typing (NG-MAST), and to assess associations between antimicrobial susceptibility (AMS) and specific strain types (STs). METHODS:320 consecutive gonoco...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Thakur SD,Levett PN,Horsman GB,Dillon JA

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Comprehensive data on Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) and Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG) infections to guide screening services among transgender women (TGW) are limited. We studied the burden of CT/NG infections in pharyngeal, rectal and urethral sites of Thai TGW and determined missed CT/NG diagnoses if selected sit...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Hiransuthikul A,Janamnuaysook R,Sungsing T,Jantarapakde J,Trachunthong D,Mills S,Vannakit R,Phanuphak P,Phanuphak N

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Serological testing for herpes simplex virus (HSV) type 2 in persons without a history of genital herpes is not recommended, partly because of concerns that an HSV-2 diagnosis would lead to negative psychosocial sequelae. This review aimed to examine the evidence regarding the psychosocial effects of HSV-2 s...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Ross K,Johnston C,Wald A

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES:A growing body of evidence is increasingly demonstrating the effectiveness of condoms for sexually transmitted infection (STI) prevention. The purpose of the present analysis was to provide a disease specific estimate for the effectiveness of condoms in preventing Chlamydia trachomatis infection w...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Niccolai LM,Rowhani-Rahbar A,Jenkins H,Green S,Dunne DW

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the pathogen profile in men with inflammation of the paraurethral glands. METHODS:We enrolled 40 patients with first-onset, drug-naive inflammation of the paraurethral glands. Discharge from the lesions was collected for Gram staining. Microscopy was performed for screening for trichomonads an...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Fan W,Zhang Q,Jiang T

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE:The availability of urine based testing for Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) and Neisseria gonorrhoeae (GC) provides a unique opportunity to screen for these pathogens outside traditional clinical settings. The researchers investigated the feasibility of street based CT/GC screening in the context of...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Van Leeuwen JM,Rietmeijer CA,LeRoux T,White R,Petersen J

更新日期：2002-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:As the global HIV pandemic enters its fourth decade, countries have collected longer time series of surveillance data, and the AIDS-specific mortality has been substantially reduced by the increasing availability of antiretroviral treatment. A refined model with a greater flexibility to fit longer time serie...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Bao L

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To identify point-of-care (POC) and rapid nucleic acid amplification techniques (NAATs) for the diagnosis of chlamydia and gonorrhoea and assess their utility. METHODS:Literature search for available POC and rapid NAATs. The performance from the best-performing assays were applied hypothetically to patients...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Brook G

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To assess the feasibility and outcomes of recalling men who have sex with men (MSM) diagnosed as having a bacterial sexually transmitted infection (STI) for re-screening. METHODS:This evaluation was conducted from December 2008 for a 9-month period. MSM diagnosed as having a bacterial STI in that period wer...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Harte D,Mercey D,Jarman J,Benn P

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:In 2006 a new variant of Chlamydia trachomatis (nvCT), with a deletion in the cryptic plasmid, was reported in Sweden. This deletion included the targets for the genetic diagnostic systems used in many clinical laboratories and resulted in thousands of false-negative results. The aim of this study was to cha...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Jurstrand M,Christerson L,Klint M,Fredlund H,Unemo M,Herrmann B

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Eosinophilic folliculitis (EF) is a chronic, intensely pruritic condition of unknown pathogenesis that causes marked morbidity in those HIV patients whom it affects. There is a wide differential diagnosis of itchy skin conditions in HIV which are amenable to different treatments. It is therefore essential to take a bi...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Simpson-Dent S,Fearfield LA,Staughton RC

更新日期：1999-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Men who have sex with men (MSM) are at increased risk for STIs and mental disorders. Syndemic theory holds that psychosocial issues co-occur and interact, and thus increase sexual risk behaviour. Psychosocial issue identification, referral and management might reduce risk behaviour. METHODS:In the syndemic-...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Achterbergh RCA,van Rooijen MS,van den Brink W,Boyd A,de Vries HJC

更新日期：2021-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The diagnosis and treatment of Chlamydia trachomatis infection is important in preventing persistent or recurrent infection. Expedited partner therapy (EPT) is the favoured and supported method for STI treatment of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention when the provider cannot be assured that all re...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Mmeje O,Wallett S,Kolenic G,Bell J

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:In addition to researcher-designed sampling biases, population-representative surveys for biomarker measurement of STIs often have substantial missingness due to non-contact, non-consent and other study-implementation issues. STI prevalence estimates may be biased if this missingness is related to STI risk. ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Harling G,Copas A,Clifton S,Johnson AM,Field N,Sonnenberg P,Mercer CH

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Qualitative research suggests that young women's relationships with the biological fathers of their children (BFRs), known colloquially as 'baby daddy' relationships, enable risk for pregnancy and STI/HIV. Our study compared partner characteristics and sexual risk within dyads based on BFR, among a sample of...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Decker MR,Chung SE,Ellen JM,Sherman SG

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:HIV-infected men who have sex with men (HIV-MSM) are at high risk of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. This study aimed to compare risk factors between HIV-MSM coinfected with HCV and those who are not, in a national representative survey conducted in France. METHODS:The ANRS VESPA2 survey (April 2011-Janu...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Marcellin F,Lorente N,Demoulin B,Carrieri MP,Suzan-Monti M,Roux P,Lert F,Sagaon-Teyssier L,Dray-Spira R,Spire B,ANRS VESPA2 Study Group.

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To develop, evaluate and implement a new multiplex real-time PCR test for the detection of herpes simplex virus (HSV)1, HSV2 and syphilis in a single sample using a single test. METHODS:A multiplex real-time PCR test detecting HSV1, HSV2 and Treponema pallidum was designed, validated and evaluated for a per...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Scott LJ,Gunson RN,Carman WF,Winter AJ

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00