Using strain typing to characterise a fluoroquinolone-resistant Neisseria gonorrhoeae transmission network in southern California.

abstract：:Adamantiades-Behçet's disease was diagnosed in a 42 year old Turkish patient with recurrent oral aphthae, genital ulcerations, papules, and sterile pustules, histologically presenting as cutaneous vasculitis, and intermittent arthritis with joint effusion particularly of the knees. Six months after initial improvement...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Meljanac N,Dippel E,Zouboulis CC

更新日期：1999-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Although rapid screening and treatment programmes have been recently implemented to tackle STIs, testing Mycoplasma genitalium (MG) among asymptomatic populations is not currently recommended due to the lack of scientific evidence and the emergence of antibiotic resistance. The main objective of this study w...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Fernández-Huerta M,Barberá MJ,Esperalba J,Fernandez-Naval C,Vall-Mayans M,Arando M,Serra-Pladevall J,Broto C,Zarzuela F,Rando A,Pumarola T,Espasa M

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Donovanosis, a chronic cause of genital ulceration, has recently been the subject of renewed interest after a long period of relative obscurity. The causative organism, Calymmatobacterium granulomatis, has been cultured for the first time in many years and a polymerase chain reaction diagnostic using a colorimetric de...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： O'Farrell N

更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:In 2006, a new variant of Chlamydia trachomatis (nvCT) was reported in Sweden. Because of a cryptic plasmid deletion, the nvCT was undetectable in several of the genetic diagnostic systems used worldwide at the time. This study aimed to evaluate whether the nvCT was present in specimens obtained from patient...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Jurstrand M,Fredlund H,Unemo M

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To explore current patterns of testing for genital chlamydial infection in primary care, and to identify practice characteristics influencing testing rates. METHOD:Aggregate numbers of chlamydia tests and results for each practice in Nottingham Health District were matched to practice characteristics. Age s...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Kufeji O,Slack R,Cassell JA,Pugh S,Hayward A

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine the views of educated people in Togo on the acceptability of criminal prosecution of a male partner for sexual transmission of infectious diseases (STIDs) to his female partner. METHODS:199 adults living in Kara, Togo judged acceptability of criminal prosecution for STID in 45 scenarios composed o...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Kpanake L,Patassi A,Mullet E

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Bacterial vaginosis (BV) increases women's susceptibility to sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and HIV and may partly explain the high incidence of STI/HIV among girls and young women in East and southern Africa. The objectives of this study were to investigate the association between BV and sexual debu...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Francis SC,Holm Hansen C,Irani J,Andreasen A,Baisley K,Jespers V,Crucitti T,Changalucha J,Hayes RJ,Nnko S,Watson-Jones D,Buvé A

更新日期：2019-05-01 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：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:Cervical cancer prevention strategies recommend human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccination for female adolescents prior to their sexual debut. While HIV is a major risk factor for HPV infection in women of childbearing age, its prevalence among HIV-infected adolescent female is mostly unknown. This study aimed ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Tchounga B,Horo A,Boni S,Tanon A,Folquet MA,Garrigue I,Leroy V,Dabis F,Ekouevi D,Jaquet A

更新日期：2020-07-13 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To identify risk factors for pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) in female students. METHODS:We performed a prospective study set in 11 universities and 9 further education colleges in London. In 2004-2006, 2529 sexually experienced, multiethnic, female students, mean age 20.8 years, provided self-taken vagina...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Hay PE,Kerry SR,Normansell R,Horner PJ,Reid F,Kerry SM,Prime K,Williams E,Simms I,Aghaizu A,Jensen J,Oakeshott P

更新日期：2016-02-01 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：:Hepatitis A is a self-limiting infection caused by the hepatitis A virus (HAV), transmitted predominantly by the faecal-oral route including some sexual practices. Outbreaks are commonly reported in the men who have sex with men (population. Previous exposure is thought to provide life-long immunity against subsequent...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Lee MJ,Douthwaite S,Kulasegaram R

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To present the current epidemiology of prevalent diagnosed HIV infections in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland (E, W, & NI) and describe trends over time. METHODS:Descriptive analyses of the annual national Survey of Prevalent HIV Infections Diagnosed (SOPHID) for the period 1997 to 2003. RESULTS:In 200...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Rice BD,Payne LJ,Sinka K,Patel B,Evans BG,Delpech V

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite having the highest prevalence of any sexually transmitted infection (STI) globally, there is a dearth of data describing Trichomonas vaginalis (TV) incidence and prevalence in the general population. The lack of basic epidemiological data is an obstacle to addressing the epidemic. Once considered a nuisance in...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Poole DN,McClelland RS

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The INSIGHT case-control study confirmed that HIV serodiscordant unprotected anal intercourse (SdUAI) remains the primary risk factor for HIV infection in gay men in England. This paper uses qualitative follow-up data to examine the contexts of SdUAI and other risk factors among the case-control study partic...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Elam G,Macdonald N,Hickson FC,Imrie J,Power R,McGarrigle CA,Fenton KA,Gilbart VL,Ward H,Evans BG,INSIGHT Collaborative Research Team.

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The health economic concepts of dominance were reviewed on the basis of two recently published cost-effectiveness analyses on screening for asymptomatic Chlamydia trachomatis, one in this journal. On the basis of dominance, some strategies may be deleted from the set options from which to choose. The two investigated ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Postma MJ,de Vries R,Welte R,Edmunds WJ

更新日期：2008-04-01 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:Uptake of cervical screening among women aged 50-64 years is declining. Not feeling at risk because of current sexual behaviour is a reason some older women give for not being screened. We hypothesised that explaining the long interval between acquiring human papillomavirus (HPV) and developing cervical canc...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Marlow LAV,Ryan M,Waller J

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:A community level randomised controlled trial of a Community Popular Opinion Leader (C-POL) intervention to reduce bacterial and viral sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and unprotected extramarital sex was carried out over 2 years in five countries. The main study results did not find significant interv...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Rotheram-Borus MJ,Wu Z,Liang LJ,Li L,Detels R,Guan J,Yin Y,Swendeman D,NIMH Collaborative HIV\/STD Prevention Trial Group.

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine the prevalence of urethritis pathogens amongst male symptomatic urethritis (MUS) patients, genital ulcer (GUS) patients without urethritis symptoms and men requesting HIV testing at a voluntary counselling and testing (VCT) clinic. METHODS:A prospective study was conducted in Johannesburg, Sout...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Black V,Magooa P,Radebe F,Myers M,Pillay C,Lewis DA

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:HIV transmission is ongoing among men who have sex with men (MSM) in the UK. Sex without a condom (condomless sex, CLS) is the main risk factor. We investigated the prevalence of and factors associated with types of CLS. METHODS:Cross-sectional questionnaire study in UK HIV clinics in 2011/2012 (ASTRA). MSM ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Daskalopoulou M,Rodger AJ,Phillips AN,Sherr L,Elford J,McDonnell J,Edwards S,Perry N,Wilkins E,Collins S,Johnson AM,Burman WJ,Speakman A,Lampe FC,ASTRA Study Group.

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To assess attitudes to HIV risk and acceptability of rapid HIV testing among clients of street-based female sex workers (FSW) in Lausanne, Switzerland, where HIV prevalence in the general population is 0.4%. METHODS:The authors conducted a cross-sectional study in the red light district of Lausanne for five...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Darling KE,Diserens EA,N'garambe C,Ansermet-Pagot A,Masserey E,Cavassini M,Bodenmann P

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:STIs during pregnancy increase adverse pregnancy and birth outcomes and may increase HIV risk. STI syndromic management is standard of care in South Africa. Our study evaluated the prevalence and incidence of STIs in pregnant women and the associated risk factors. METHODS:We combined data from two prospectiv...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Nyemba DC,Medina-Marino A,Peters RPH,Klausner JD,Ngwepe P,Myer L,Johnson LF,Davey DJ

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To summarise evidence on the attributable risk of infertility after chlamydial infection in women. METHODS:Twelve databases were searched, limited to peer-reviewed literature published from January 1970 to September 2007. Conference abstracts and reference lists from reviews published since 2000 and from key...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Wallace LA,Scoular A,Hart G,Reid M,Wilson P,Goldberg DJ

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:WHO estimates that 131 million new cases of urogenital Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) infections occur globally every year. Most infections are asymptomatic. Untreated infection in women can lead to severe complications. Screening and treatment of at-risk populations is a priority for prevention and control. OB...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Kelly H,Coltart CEM,Pant Pai N,Klausner JD,Unemo M,Toskin I,Peeling RW

更新日期：2017-12-01 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：:Over the past decade a number of community based sexual health projects aimed solely at young men have proved to be very successful at attracting young men into genitourinary medicine services. These projects are often short term funded and under evaluated so it isn't clear exactly how successful they are and why this...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Hancock J

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:AIDS is the main driver of young widowhood in southern Africa. METHODS:The demographic characteristics of widows, their reported risk behaviours and the prevalence of HIV were examined by analysing a longitudinal population-based cohort of men and women aged 15-54 years in Manicaland, eastern Zimbabwe. The ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Lopman BA,Nyamukapa C,Hallett TB,Mushati P,Spark-du Preez N,Kurwa F,Wambe M,Gregson S

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The incidence of HIV and STIs increased among men who have sex with men (MSM) visiting our STI clinic in Amsterdam. Interestingly, HIV increased mainly among older (> or =35 years) MSM, whereas infection rates of rectal gonorrhoea increased mainly in younger men. To explore this discrepancy we compared trend...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： van der Bij AK,Stolte IG,Coutinho RA,Dukers NH

更新日期：2005-02-01 00:00:00