Pediculosis pubis: presentation to ophthalmologist as pthriasis palpebrarum associated with corneal epithelial keratitis.

abstract：:Stavudine is a potent nucleoside analogue and a well-recognized component of highly active antiretroviral therapy. Clinical trials have shown stavudine to have a superior or at least comparable virological efficacy and immune reconstitution when compared with other nucleoside analogues. Studies have shown that the pre...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Martínez E

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pubic hair grooming is common in many countries, but little is known about this practice in Africa. Grooming has been positively associated with self-reported sexually transmitted infections (STIs). This study aimed to investigate the prevalence and safety of pubic hair grooming in two South African settings. In KwaZu...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Beksinska M,Lulie B,Beesham I,Smit J

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Raltegravir is one of the standard antiretroviral therapy (ART) options in treatment-experienced and -naïve patients. However, efficacy data from clinical practice are scarce. Therefore, the efficacy of raltegravir-containing ART in clinical practice was investigated retrospectively. In all, 295 treatment-naïve and -e...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Jaeckle M,Khaykin P,Haberl A,De Leuw P,Schüttfort G,Stephan C,Wolf T

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to assess prevalence and risk factors for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among fishermen along Lake Victoria, Kenya. This cross-sectional study surveyed 250 fishermen from beaches in Kisumu District using proportional-to-size sampling based on the number of registered boats per beach....

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Kwena ZA,Bukusi EA,Ng'ayo MO,Buffardi AL,Nguti R,Richardson B,Sang NM,Holmes K

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:One hundred male sexual partners of women with anaerobic vaginosis (AV) were screened for the presence of sexually transmitted diseases (STD). Thirty male partners had evidence of non-gonococcal urethritis (NGU), compared to 5 in the control group (P less than 0.05). Chlamydia trachomatis was isolated from 14 male par...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Arumainayagam JT,de Silva Y,Shahmanesh M

更新日期：1991-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An HIV-positive African woman developed severe constitutional symptoms associated with rebound viraemia during a planned antiretroviral treatment interruption, requiring reinitiation of highly active antiretroviral therapy. ...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Freedman E,Dhaliwal K,Estcourt C,Baily G

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Syphilis rates have been increasing in men who have sex with men (MSM) in London. To describe risk behaviour and refine public health interventions, we conducted prospective enhanced surveillance of new syphilis cases in MSM attending selected London sexual health clinics (SHCs) between October 2016 and January 2017. ...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Rana S,Macdonald N,French P,Jarman J,Patel S,Portman M,Suchak T,Sullivan A,White J,Crook P

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Little is known about the incidence of bacterial sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among HIV-infected versus HIV-uninfected adolescents. This secondary analysis of a national, multisite study included adolescents aged 12-18 years who were behaviourally HIV-infected (n = 346) or HIV-uninfected but at-risk (n = 182...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Mullins TL,Rudy BJ,Wilson CM,Sucharew H,Kahn JA

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae testing guidance recommends extragenital screening with locally validated nucleic acid amplification tests, with anatomical sites tested separately. Evidence supports multi-patient combined aliquot pooled sampling (PS) for population screening; evidence for within-patien...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Shaw J,Saunders JM,Hughes G

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A recent survey reported that 36% of UK genitourinary medicine clinics offer testing for pharyngeal Chlamydia trachomatis (CT). Screening at this site is targeted at high-risk groups attending our centre, including female sex workers (FSWs) and male sex workers (MSWs). A total of 2406 patients were screened between No...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Tipple C,Hill SC,Smith A

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Increasing screening frequency in men who have sex with men (MSM) engaging in high-risk behaviours can reduce prevalence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). This evaluation investigated the impact of applying stricter screening guidelines for MSM on service workload and earlier STI diagnoses. A validated risk a...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Baker A,Fleury C,Clarke E,Foley E,Samraj S,Rowen D,Patel R

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sweet's syndrome is a rare skin condition associated with both drug treatment and a number of different disease processes including haematological malignancies, inflammatory conditions and HIV infection. In this case report, we present a patient with HIV, haemophilia and hepatitis C who presented to our team with sign...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Deasy AM,Walker B,Layton AM,Lacey CJ

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This is the first report of infection with HTLV-I associated with severe condylomatosis. Assessment of atypical or extensive genital warts should include testing for this retroviral infection. ...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Radja N,Lau R

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Previous research conducted to examine the implications of using audio-computerized (A-CASI) procedures to gather sensitive sexual behaviour data has provided mixed results. The purpose of this study was to assess differences in the disclosure of HIV risk behaviours between subjects interviewed face to face and subjec...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Jennings TE,Lucenko BA,Malow RM,Dévieux JG

更新日期：2002-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study attempted to assess the risk behaviours for HIV/AIDS among female garment workers aged 15-24 years.A total of 300 garment workers in Dhaka city were assessed with a semi-structured interview. Their knowledge of HIV/AIDS was moderate with high rates of misperception regarding modes of transmission. Further, ...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Sayem A

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Between June 1996-September 1997 and December 1998-December 1999, two surveys using an anonymous questionnaire were carried out in Europe among persons living with HIV infection. The questionnaire included questions on use of antiretrovirals, complementary or alternative medicines. Vitamins/minerals were taken by 528 ...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Colebunders R,Dreezen C,Florence E,Pelgrom Y,Schrooten W,Eurosupport Study Group.

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:With the increasing incidence of chronic kidney disease in patients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), the number of HIV-infected patients requiring hemodialysis has also increased. Dolutegravir is an integrase inhibitor that is a common component of HIV treatment regimens. Currently, there is no guidance regard...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Kreft KN,Spencer CA,Raghuram A

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with HIV infection have a higher propensity for infectious, inflammatory, neoplastic and metabolic disorders. The link with psoriasis vulgaris is explained by well-known pathophysiological phenomena and can be observed at any stage of infection. The aim of our study was to characterize the clinical spectrum o...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Fernandes S,Pinto GM,Cardoso J

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In Jamaica, where homosexuality is criminalized, scant research has examined associations between sexual stigma and HIV infection. The study objective was to examine correlates of HIV infection among men who have sex with men (MSM) in Jamaica. We conducted a cross-sectional tablet-based survey with MSM in Jamaica usin...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Logie CH,Kenny KS,Lacombe-Duncan A,Levermore K,Jones N,Neil A,Ellis T,Marshall A,Newman PA

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect of low pH, normally present in the female genital tract, on HIV viability was examined. HIV is more acid stable than previously reported with no substantial reduction in infectivity occurring until pH levels are reduced below 4.5. The virucidal activity of 3 topical spermicides and chlorhexidine was assesse...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： O'Connor TJ,Kinchington D,Kangro HO,Jeffries DJ

更新日期：1995-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chancroid is a sexually acquired disease caused by Haemophilus ducreyi. The infection is characterized by one or more genital ulcers, which are soft and painful, and regional lymphadenitis which may develop into buboes. The infection may easily be misidentified due to its rare occurrence in Europe and difficulties in ...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Kemp M,Christensen JJ,Lautenschlager S,Vall-Mayans M,Moi H

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study compared the distributions of known human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acute hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection among drug injectors in Glasgow over a 3.5 year period. Data were obtained from all relevant laboratory request forms submitted to Glasgow's 3 virology laboratories during the period 1 January ...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Gruer LD,Peedle M,Carrington D,Clements GB,Follett EA

更新日期：1991-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe a case of cryptococcal meningitis in a patient known to have HIV who presented initially with ocular cryptococcosis. This case highlights to clinicians the need to be aware of this association and to carry out relevant investigations so as to treat these patients appropriately. ...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Chai SM,Teoh SC

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report two cases who attended the genitourinary medicine clinic for the treatment of epididymo-orchitis. They did not respond to treatment and subsequent ultrasound sonography (USS) of testis confirmed microlithiasis and excluded any inflammatory process or carcinoma in situ. Because of its association with testicu...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Mohanty K

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to investigate the factors relating to CD4 level at HIV diagnosis and HIV testing behaviour. Participants were newly diagnosed patients (n = 654) in Japan from 2000 to 2005. Around 75% of participants were diagnosed at hospital and clinics. Mean CD4 counts at diagnosis through voluntary HIV t...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Takano M,Okada M,Oka S,Wagatsuma Y

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The management and outcome of all cases of gonorrhoea which presented to a south London genitourinary medicine clinic during 1999 were assessed and compared with published national guidelines. The incidence of penicillin resistance was calculated, as was the rate of co-infection with chlamydia and trichomonas. Informa...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Newell A,Herbert E,Vigus J,Grieg A,Rodgers ME

更新日期：2003-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Gonorrhoea in the UK is now a highly focal problem that is localized to certain inner city areas where it presents a significant public health concern. However, the majority of men and a proportion of women infested with Neisseria gonorrhoeae do not experience symptoms of sufficient intensity to prompt them to seek me...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Davies PO,Low N,Ison CA

更新日期：1998-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The epidemic of HIV/AIDS greatly threatens Chinese youth. Our study was intended to examine the effectiveness of the peer education method in HIV/AIDS prevention in different types of senior high schools in Shanghai. A peer education intervention was conducted in 10 different types of senior high schools, including th...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Shen LX,Hong H,Cai Y,Jin XM,Shi R

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Novel HIV testing strategies may improve the uptake of the test. The aim of the present study was to investigate the uptake of HIV testing during Birmingham Pride events in 2009 and 2010. The project was a collaboration between Whittall Street Clinic and Healthy Gay Life. This was a nurse-delivered service that was of...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Manavi K,Williams G,Newton R

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We sought to analyse reasons for attendance of older women (defined as aged 46 years and over) to genitourinary (GU) medicine services at two UK clinics. We used KC60 coding data to count new episode attendances by year from 1998 to 2008 and to further dissect reason for attendance in 2827 new episodes during 2003-200...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Fish R,Robinson A,Copas A,Jungmann E,Lascar RM

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00