Pelvic examination findings and Chlamydia trachomatis infection in asymptomatic young women screened with a nucleic acid amplification test.

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:The increasing prevalence of resistant strains of Neisseria gonorrhoeae has prompted investigation of new agents for the treatment of this sexually transmitted disease. GOAL OF THIS STUDY:This study compared the efficacy and safety of a single oral dose of enoxacin to intramuscular ceftriaxon...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Covino JM,Smith BL,Cummings MC,Benes S,Draft K,McCormack WM

更新日期：1993-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Identifying pathogen-specific signs or symptoms of nongonococcal urethritis could improve syndromic management accuracy. We evaluated nongonococcal urethritis signs and symptoms in 220 men with single-pathogen infections (Chlamydia trachomatis, Mycoplasma genitalium, Trichomonas vaginalis, or Ureaplasma urealyticum) o...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Jordan SJ,Toh E,Williams JA,Fortenberry LJ,LaPradd M,Ryan JD,Nelson DE,Batteiger TA

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To describe the impact of surveillance for antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in Neisseria gonorrhoeae over a 7-year period on treatment guidelines in Alberta, Canada. METHODS:AMR testing data from gonorrhea cases were combined with demographic and risk behavior information collected through surveillance to des...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Plitt S,Boyington C,Sutherland K,Lovgren M,Tilley P,Read R,Singh AE

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Little is known about the prevalence and determinants of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection in women from West India, although incidence of and mortality from cervical cancer is high. METHODS:Cervical specimens were collected, and questionnaires on lifestyle and reproductive factors were administered to 2...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Sauvaget C,Nene BM,Jayant K,Kelkar R,Malvi SG,Shastri SS,Sankaranarayanan R

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Three different brief intervention programs to promote condom use were tested among patients in inner-city sexually transmitted disease (STD) clinics. The first, "Condom Skills," focused on teaching mechanical aspects of how to use a condom. The second, "Social Influences," emphasized how to negotiate condom use with ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Cohen DA,Dent C,MacKinnon D,Hahn G

更新日期：1992-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:This study describes self-reported histories of sexually transmitted diseases (STD) with respect to gender and ethnicity and examines the factors that influence the use of condoms among heterosexual users of injection drugs and/or crack cocaine. STUDY DESIGN:A cross-sectional design was used ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Siegal HA,Falck RS,Wang J,Carlson RG

更新日期：1996-07-01 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:Incorrect condom use is a common problem that can undermine their prevention impact. We assessed the prevalence of 2 condom use problems, breakage/slippage and partial use, compared problems by partnership type, and examined associations with respondent, partner, and partnership characteristics. METHODS:Dat...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： DʼAnna LH,Korosteleva O,Warner L,Douglas J,Paul S,Metcalf C,McIlvaine E,Malotte CK,RESPECT-2 Study Group.

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Studies of the natural history of genital chlamydial infections in humans are sparse and have had study design limitations. An improved understanding of chlamydial natural history may influence recommendations for elements of control efforts such as chlamydia screening frequency or time parameters for partne...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Geisler WM,Wang C,Morrison SG,Black CM,Bandea CI,Hook EW 3rd

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Natural history data on human papillomavirus (HPV) incidence and its risk factors have not been reported on from young women in Norway. We report on incidence and predictors of HPV-6, 11, 16, and 18; 6 or 11; 16 or 18; or all 4. METHODS:A 48-month prospective study enrolled 898 women aged 16 to 24 between 1...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Kim S,Arduino JM,Roberts CC,Marsico M,Liaw KL,Skjeldestad FE

更新日期：2011-07-01 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：BACKGROUND:Vietnamese women may be especially vulnerable to reproductive tract infections (RTIs) and their biological and social sequelae. Few data are available on the prevalence of and health-seeking behavior for RTIs among women in Vietnam. GOAL:To assess prevalence of RTI symptoms, describe treatment-seeking behav...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Go VF,Quan VM,A C,Zenilman JM,Moulton LH,Celentano DD

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the seroprevalence of herpes simplex virus infection in a population of HIV-infected individuals in Canada. METHODS:HIV-infected patients attending 5 infectious disease clinics for follow-up care were approached to participate in the study. After informed consent was obtained, subjects completed...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Romanowski B,Myziuk LN,Walmsley SL,Trottier S,Singh AE,Houston S,Joffe M,Chiu I

更新日期：2009-03-01 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：:In contrast to high rates of oral human papillomavirus (HPV) found in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected adults, only 2% of 209 perinatally HIV-infected youth had oral HPV. This rate was similar in HIV-exposed but uninfected youth. No association was found with sexual activity; however, low CD4 counts were as...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Moscicki AB,Farhat S,Yao TJ,Ryder MI,Russell JS,Van Dyke RB,Hazra R,Shiboski CH,Pediatric HIVAIDS Cohort Study.

更新日期：2016-08-01 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:Trichomoniasis is associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes and increased risk for human immunodeficiency virus. Males are usually asymptomatic, and thus there is heavy reliance on partner notification for identifying infected male partners. The usual approach is partner referral but it is estimated that on...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Schwebke JR,Desmond RA

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Twenty of 37 gonorrhea cases identified during an outbreak were diagnosed at one health care organization that used an out-of-state laboratory. The results were transmitted into electronic medical records without provider notification. Delays in treatment and reporting were identified. Systems should be implemented to...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Murray EL,Samuel MC,Brodsky J,Akiba CF,King C,Li M,Wollesen M,Gonzales PE,Watt JP,Bolan G

更新日期：2013-07-01 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：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: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：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：:We described sexual transmission behaviors and serodiscordant partnerships among an online sample of HIV-positive men who have sex with men (N = 416) in Asia. High rates of unprotected anal intercourse (74.8%), serodiscordant partnerships (68.5%), and unprotected sex within serodiscordant partnerships (∼60.0%) were re...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Wei C,Guadamuz TE,Lim SH,Koe S

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To reduce the prevalence of curable sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in a South African mining community through provision of STD treatment services, including periodic presumptive treatment and prevention education to a core group of high-risk women living in areas around the mines. METHODS:Women at hi...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Steen R,Vuylsteke B,DeCoito T,Ralepeli S,Fehler G,Conley J,Bruckers L,Dallabetta G,Ballard R

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To assess the efficacy of topical 80% trichloroacetic acid (TCA) to treat internal anal high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions (HSILs) in HIV-positive individuals. METHODS:All patients who attended the University of Pittsburgh Anal Dysplasia Clinic for treatment of biopsy-proven internal anal HSIL with...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Cranston RD,Baker JR,Liu Y,Wang L,Elishaev E,Ho KS

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Azithromycin, an approved single-dose therapy for cervical chlamydia infections, costs four times as much as doxycycline, the standard multidose theapy. GOAL OF THIS STUDY:This study examined whether azithromycin is cost effective for treating cervical chlamydia infections. STUDY DESIGN:Two ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Haddix AC,Hillis SD,Kassler WJ

更新日期：1995-09-01 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：:A 46-year-old woman developed a febrile illness characterized by supraclavicular and inguinal lymphadopathy. The diagnosis of lymphogranuloma venereum was made by a fourfold rise in complement fixing antibody titer. Treatment with tetracycline was successful. Lymphogranuloma venereum can yield protean manifestations, ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Walzer PD,Armstrong D

更新日期：1977-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Strains of Trichomonas vaginalis were evaluated for their in vitro responses to metronidazole. A serial twofold dilution method that measured minimal inhibitory concentrations (MICs) by cessation of trophozoite motility was compared with the disk broth method, in which both cessation of motility and inhibition of trop...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Smith RF,Di Domenico A

更新日期：1980-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although there is evidence for heightened sexually transmitted disease (STD) acquisition among women who experienced sexual violence, little is known about their patterns of STD testing, STD diagnosis, and STD treatment. METHODS:Data was drawn from cycle eight of the National Survey of Family Growth (2011-2...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Brookmeyer KA,Beltran O,Abad N

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00