Audit of Postal Test Kits in Edinburgh for Chlamydia trachomatis as an alternative to genitourinary medicine clinic attendance.

abstract：:Genitourinary (GU) medicine services are under increasing pressure due to increased workload. The Department of Health responded to this crisis by allocating pump-priming funding of ?5 million direct to GU medicine clinics in 2002-03. A survey was performed of all clinics in England to determine if funding was receive...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Rogstad KE,Copas AJ

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:From June to December 1990, 806 prostitutes registered with the STD programme in Singapore for regular screening for sexually transmitted diseases (STD) were investigated for factors associated with STD incidence in the preceding year. The majority were foreigners (92.7% Malaysians and 3.1% Thais). Anal sex (0.4%) and...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Wong ML,Tan TC,Ho ML,Lim JY,Wan S,Chan R

更新日期：1992-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We aimed to identify factors associated with transmission of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) from injecting drug users (IDUs) to their wives in Manipur, northeast India, where the prevalence of HIV among IDUs is 80% via a case-control study. One hundred and sixty-one HIV-infected IDUs and their wives were recruited...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Panda S,Chatterjee A,Bhattacharya SK,Manna B,Singh PN,Sarkar S,Naik TN,Chakrabarti S,Detels R

更新日期：2000-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chylous ascites related to Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) in HIV-infected patients is rare, with only six cases reported in the English literature. We report a series of six cases from a single institution. During the past six years, chylous ascites was diagnosed in six (35%) of 17 AIDS patients, all of whom had pr...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Phillips P,Lee JK,Wang C,Yoshida E,Lima VD,Montaner J

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:South Africa has a massive burden of HIV and alcohol disease, and these pandemics are inextricably linked. Much evidence indicates that alcohol independently influences decisions around sex, and undermines skills for condom negotiation and correct use. Thus, not surprisingly, people with problem drinking in Africa hav...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Chersich MF,Rees HV

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Using data from the Prevention of Pelvic Infection (POPI) chlamydia screening trial, we compared the characteristics of female students who did or did not get tested for chlamydia outside the trial during 12 months' follow-up. Of the 2529 women in the trial, we excluded 68 chlamydia positives in the intervention group...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Kerry SR,Nightingale CM,Hay P,Oakeshott P

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The risk of death is significantly higher in HIV-infected patients with tuberculosis (TB). This study aims to evaluate the impact of demographic, clinical and laboratory characteristics on the treatment outcome and mortality of TB/HIV co-infected patients in a tertiary TB centre in Iran. In total, 111 patients were re...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Tabarsi P,Chitsaz E,Moradi A,Baghaei P,Farnia P,Marjani M,Shamai M,Amiri M,Nikaein S,Mansouri D,Masjedi M,Altice F

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The classical lesion of primary syphilis is a solitary, indurated, painless chancre. Atypical presentations, such as herpetiform ulceration, are well recognized. However, there are few references in the medical literature to primary syphilis presenting as balanitis or balanoposthitis. We report two cases of primary sy...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Babu CS,Vitharana S,Higgins SP

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumours (PETs), though rare, are usually slow growing tumours with a relatively good prognosis. We describe a case of an aggressive malignant neuroendocrine tumour of the pancreas occurring in an AIDS patient, which has not been reported previously. ...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Cox M,Joseph AT,Sharma N,Heaney O,Hock YL

更新日期：2001-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The frequency of spontaneous genital arousal (GA) and persistent genital arousal disorder (PGAD) in women is unknown. The aim of this study was to conduct an anonymous survey to assess the frequency and nature of spontaneous GA and PGAD in women attending a walk-in sexual health clinic in London. Female patients compl...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Garvey LJ,West C,Latch N,Leiblum S,Goldmeier D

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An innovative six-month, two sessions a week, funded clinical attachment programme was devised and introduced for practical training and experience to meet the demands and requirements of those wishing practical experience and training in genitourinary medicine. This has been generated by interest from previous theore...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Pattman RS,Richards JE

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This systematic review and meta-analysis tries to determine whether there is an association between the use of protease inhibitors (PIs) and the incidence of diabetes mellitus (DM) and/or metabolic syndrome (MS) in HIV-infected patients. A systematic literature search was performed using MEDLINE/PubMed, CENTRAL, LILAC...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Echecopar-Sabogal J,D'Angelo-Piaggio L,Chanamé-Baca DM,Ugarte-Gil C

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Since 2010, the Thailand Ministry of Public Health has recommended that men who have sex with men (MSM) have an HIV test at least two times a year. We calculated the proportion of, and factors associated with, testing adherence among the HIV-uninfected MSM clients attending Silom Community Clinic @TropMed. We defined ...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Wimonsate W,Pattanasin S,Ungsedhapand C,Pancharoen K,Luechai P,Satumay K,Winaitham S,Sukwicha W,Sirivongrangsan P,Dunne EF,Holtz TH

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Toxoplasma encephalitis (TE) is usually diagnosed in advanced stages of HIV infection when the CD4+ count is <100-200 cells/µl. A 55-year-old woman with HIV/AIDS, well controlled on antiretroviral therapy (ART), CD4+ count in the 300 cells/μl range for >1 year presented with acute onset of headache, nausea and vomitin...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Atreya AR,Arora S,Gadiraju VT,Martagon-Villamil J,Skiest DJ

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Female entertainment and sex workers (FESW) have high rates of alcohol and amphetamine-type stimulant (ATS) use, increasing risk for HIV/sexually transmitted infections (STI), and other negative outcomes. A prospective cohort of 1,198 FESW in a HIV/ATS use prevention intervention in Cambodia was assessed for alcohol a...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Evans JL,Couture MC,Carrico A,Stein ES,Muth S,Phou M,Aynar L,Song N,Chhit S,Neak Y,Maher L,Page K

更新日期：2020-12-13 00:00:00

abstract：:The current cervical screening guidelines lay the duty of care of women under 25 years of age on genitourinary (GU) medicine clinics. To date there has not been an extensive review of cervical cytology results sourced from GU medicine departments. We reviewed the annual reports of the cervical screening programme, wit...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Markos AR

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This cross-sectional study assessed beliefs about highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) and their association with reported adherence to HAART among 109 HIV-positive patients receiving HAART while attending an ambulatory care clinic in Brighton, UK. Patients' beliefs about the necessity for and concerns about H...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Horne R,Buick D,Fisher M,Leake H,Cooper V,Weinman J

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of the study was to compare the impact of oral and i.v. ganciclovir on resource use and direct health care costs, from the perspective of the UK National Health Service (NHS). The analytical framework used was cost analysis. The sources of data were an open, randomized clinical trial, and additional rese...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Davies L,Maynard A

更新日期：1996-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The prevalence of viral and bacterial sexually transmitted diseases were studied in 101 men attending a dermatovenereal outpatient clinic in Mogadishu. A control group of 103 healthy adult men were included for the serological part of the study. Serological markers of hepatitis B virus (HBV), human immunodeficiency vi...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Ismail SO,Ahmed HJ,Grillner L,Hederstedt B,Issa A,Bygdeman SM

更新日期：1990-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This is the first in a series of articles reviewing four viral infections, Ebola virus, Zika virus, human T-cell lymphotropic virus, type 1 and hepatitis C virus, with an emphasis on recent advances in our understanding of their sexual transmission. With current day speed and ease of travel it is important for staff i...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Caswell RJ,Manavi K

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Australian and New South Wales Sexually Transmissible Infections Strategies recommend sexual health clinics actively target particular populations, including men who have sex with men (MSM), who have increasing rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). We describe trends in MSM attendances, STI testing and diag...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Ryder N,Bourne C,Donovan B

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study aimed to examine the prevalence of the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), herpes simplex virus (HSV) and human papillomavirus (HPV) in the anal and oral mucosa of homosexual men with and without HIV infection and to correlate these findings to CD4+ count and anal cytology. Anal and oral cell samples from 20 HIV-infe...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Löwhagen GB,Bergbrant IM,Bergström T,Ryd W,Voog E

更新日期：1999-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Errors and problems associated with male condom use are very prevalent and increase the likelihood of inconsistent and incomplete use, thereby compromising condom effectiveness. The aim of this study was to assess the perceived benefits of a new condom wrapper/integrated applicator designed to reduce barriers to condo...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Graham CA,Towler LB,Crosby RA

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The clinical features of vulvovaginal candidiasis are the result of the inflammatory response of the vulva and vagina to Candida overgrowth. Topical treatments comprise intra-vaginal pessaries or cream used in combination with a similar azole-based cream for external application. In this audit Candida isolation rates ...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Rodgers CA

更新日期：2000-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Studies in various regions of the world have shown that women infected with HIV-1 are at increased risk for cervical human papillomavirus (HPV) infection as well as for cervical cancer precursor lesions. HIV infection and cervical cancer are both widespread in West Africa, but little is known about the relationship be...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Seck AC,Faye MA,Critchlow CW,Mbaye AD,Kuypers J,Woto-Gaye G,Langley C,De EB,Holmes KK,Kiviat NB

更新日期：1994-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Reducing the number of sex partners and using condoms are the major means for individuals to protect themselves from STDs and AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa. To identify predictors of having only one sex partner in the last year and to assess knowledge and use of condoms among women of reproductive age in Dar-es-Salaam, T...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Kapiga SH,Lwihula GK,Shao JF,Hunter DJ

更新日期：1995-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Condom promotion in sub-Saharan Africa has been accused by some conservative groups of encouraging promiscuity. This study explored the relationship between condom availability and sexually transmitted infection (STI) incidence in a closed Malawian community. An audit of clinic records charted the changing availabilit...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Metcalfe D

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The efficacy of oral azithromycin (500 mg daily for 10 days or 500 mg on alternate days for 11 days) in 100 patients with seropositive syphilis was studied. Clinical manifestations regressed more rapidly in azithromycin-treated patients compared with patients who received erythromycin or penicillin, and there was also...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Mashkilleyson AL,Gomberg MA,Mashkilleyson N,Kutin SA

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This unique report describes a fatal case of immune reconstitution syndrome associated with Kaposi's sarcoma (KS). This case also illustrates the possibility of cryptic visceral KS with minimal cutaneous disease, as well as the potential for differential responses of cutaneous and visceral KS to treatment. ...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Crane HM,Deubner H,Huang JC,Swanson PE,Harrington RD

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:During 2001 and 2002 an anonymous outreach-screening programme in Melbourne, Australia, offered testing for gonorrhoea and chlamydia on-site at men-only saunas. Modifications were made to this screening programme to offer a comprehensive testing clinic for sexually transmissible infections (STIs), including HIV. The c...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Lister NA,Smith A,Tabrizi SN,Garland S,Hayes P,Fairley CK

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00