Sexually transmitted infections in men in Mumbai slum communities: the relationship of prevalence to risk behavior.

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:The goal of this study was to examine the relationship between contraceptive method choice and perceptions of HIV and pregnancy risk among women at risk of HIV infection and transmission. STUDY DESIGN:Women who were infected with HIV or who were at high risk of infection were administered a q...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Galavotti C,Schnell DJ

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Herpes simplex virus-2, the most common cause of genital ulcer disease (GUD) globally, is a cofactor in human immunodeficiency virus type-1 (HIV-1) acquisition and transmission. Current World Health Organization guidelines for sexually transmitted infections recommend acyclovir as first-line syndromic treatm...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Corbell C,Stergachis A,Ndowa F,Ndase P,Barnes L,Celum C

更新日期：2010-08-01 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：BACKGROUND:Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/sexually transmitted disease (STD)-related interventions rely on self-reported risk behavioral data, which are biased toward social desirability. It is warranted to develop methods for data triangulation. METHODS:Some questions on HIV/STD-related behaviors that were asked ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Lau JT,Yeung NC,Mui LW,Tsui HY,Gu J

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A man developed HIV-1 antibodies, which disappeared spontaneously. He had negative HIV viral load and p24 antigen tests and did not develop immunosuppression. Further investigations suggest the HIV-positive result was a nonspecific reaction. An alternative explanation is that he was exposed to HIV and had a "near-miss...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Coyne KM,Parry JV,Atkins M,Pozniak A,McOwan A

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Because of increases in reported syphilis, we sought to identify factors associated with missed and delayed syphilis treatment and partner elicitation interview. METHODS:We reviewed syphilis cases reported during June 1, 2006 to May 31, 2007 and conducted multivariate logistic regression analyses to determi...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Chen SY,Johnson M,Sunenshine R,England B,Komatsu K,Taylor M

更新日期：2009-07-01 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：BACKGROUND:Denmark introduced the quadrivalent human papillomavirus vaccine into the vaccination program for 12- to 15-year-old girls in 2008 to 2009. In 2012, the program was supplemented with a catch-up program for women aged up to 27 years. We evaluated the effectiveness of the Danish vaccination program on the nati...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Bollerup S,Baldur-Felskov B,Blomberg M,Baandrup L,Dehlendorff C,Kjaer SK

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Small ethnographic and clinic-based studies indicate that crack-smoking sex workers are at high risk for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and sexually transmitted diseases (STD). STUDY GOALS:To examine the prevalence of risky sexual behaviors and HIV and STD in a large sample of street-recr...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Jones DL,Irwin KL,Inciardi J,Bowser B,Schilling R,Word C,Evans P,Faruque S,McCoy HV,Edlin BR

更新日期：1998-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objective of this study was to determine levels of experience and knowledge concerning anal dysplasia, anal Pap smear tests, and human papillomavirus (HPV) among gay and other homosexually active men. STUDY DESIGN:Three hundred eighty-four men attending a large gay community event in Melbourne completed ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Pitts MK,Fox C,Willis J,Anderson J

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the incidence of early syphilis based on time from initiation of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected patients. STUDY DESIGN:Five hundred thirty-nine HIV-positive patients undergoing HAART were followed up to 4 years to identify early (prima...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Park WB,Jang HC,Kim SH,Kim HB,Kim NJ,Oh MD,Choe KW

更新日期：2008-03-01 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：BACKGROUND:HerpeSelect HSV-1 and HSV-2 ELISAs are glycoprotein G-based, type-specific antibody detection tests that are approved by the US Food and Drug Administration for diagnosis of genital herpes. GOAL:The goal was to determine seroconversion times by means of HerpeSelect ELISAs. STUDY DESIGN:Four-hundred thirtee...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Ashley-Morrow R,Krantz E,Wald A

更新日期：2003-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Higher gender equality is associated with many human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) preventive behaviors, including HIV testing. HIV self-testing is a relatively new testing technology that could assist with HIV prevention. However, there are no studies examining gender equality and HIV self-testing. We examin...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Vrana-Diaz CJ,Korte JE,Gebregziabher M,Richey L,Selassie A,Sweat M,Gichangi A

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) continue to exert a tremendous health burden on women in developing countries. Poor socioeconomic status, inadequate knowledge, lack of diagnostic facilities, and shortages of effective treatment all contribute to the high incidence of STIs. The use of clinical algorith...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Tyndall MW,Kidula N,Sande J,Ombette J,Temmerman M

更新日期：1999-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Infectious syphilis has increased substantially over the past decade. Targeting limited public health resources toward subpopulations with multiple reinfections may have a large impact in reducing onward transmission within a community. METHODS:A chart review was conducted for individuals with 4 or more inf...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Konrad S,Mak DB,Grennan T,Zakher B,Brownrigg B,Ogilvie G,Morshed M,Tyndall M,Gilbert M,Krajden M,Wong J

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We developed 4 algorithms for syphilis among HIV-positive men who have sex with men who engaged in primary care in 2016 to 2017. Clinician-based diagnosis from chart reviews was the gold standard. Sensitivities ranged from 74.2% to 93.9%. Specificities were greater than 99% with positive and negative predictive values...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Menza TW,Levine K,Grasso C,Mayer K

更新日期：2019-04-01 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：:Between 1988 and 1991, 64 homosexual men and 43 bisexual men were screened for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in Southern Taiwan; 5 of them were found to carry HIV antibodies. According to a self-administered questionnaire completed before screening, the average age of the men in the study group was 27 years, and ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Ko YC,Chang SJ

更新日期：1992-11-01 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: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：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：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：OBJECTIVE:Quinolones have a broad spectrum of antimicrobial activity and are widely used for the treatment of uncomplicated Neisseria gonorrhoeae infections. A dramatic increase in the number of reported N. gonorrhoeae infections as well as quinolone-resistant isolates in Vienna prompted us to investigate the pattern o...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Uthman A,Heller-Vitouch C,Stary A,Bilina A,Kuchinka-Koch A,Söltz-Szöts J,Tschachler E

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Dual contraception is important for averting HIV-1 transmission, unintended pregnancy, and maternal-to-child HIV-1 transmission. Few studies have explored contraceptive use in HIV-1 serodiscordant couples, a population at high risk for HIV-1 transmission. METHODS:Data from a prospective study of 3407 women ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Heffron R,Were E,Celum C,Mugo N,Ngure K,Kiarie J,Baeten JM,Partners in Prevention HSV\/HIV Transmission Study Team.

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND GOAL:Patients with sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) serve as a bridge population to transmit HIV from higher-risk to lower-risk populations. Our goal was to understand the level of risk behaviors and HIV/STD-related knowledge as well as attitudes among STD patients in China. STUDY DESIGN:An anonymou...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Lau JT,Chen R,Wang Q,Diao J,Tsui H,Yuan W

更新日期：2003-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Failure of uncomplicated gonococcal infections acquired in the Far East to respond to doses of ciprofloxacin and ofloxacin recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have been identified in Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. In the Republic of the Philippi...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Knapp JS,Wongba C,Limpakarnjanarat K,Young NL,Parekh MC,Neal SW,Buatiang A,Chitwarakorn A,Mastro TD

更新日期：1997-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Division of Venereal Disease Control in British Columbia undertook a three-year, $235,000 advertising campaign to increase demand for information on sexually transmitted disease, increase clinic attendance, and decrease the incidence of gonorrhea. As a result of the campaign, demand for information increased, and ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Labonte RN

更新日期：1982-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present the case of a man with a bicuspid aortic valve who presented with persistent fever. Blood cultures yielded Neisseria gonorrhoeae, and the diagnosis of infected mycotic aneurysm was confirmed by detection of the bacterial genome in the aortic wall. The patient was cured with surgery and intravenous ceftriaxo...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Markowicz S,Anstey JR,Hites M,Montesinos I,Roisin S,Keyzer C,Jacobs F

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The use of sexual network analysis has the potential to further our understanding of sexually tranmitted disease (STD) epidemics and contribute to the development of more effective targeted control strategies. GOAL:To use sexual network analysis to study transmission patterns of chlamydia and gonorrhea in M...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Wylie JL,Jolly A

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00