Does chronic stress lead to increased rates of recurrences of genital herpes--a review of the psychoneuroimmunological evidence?

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to examine, among 2 groups of individuals with different risk profiles, the similarity of their attitudes towards vaccines for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and non-STDs. Subjects were recruited from an undergraduate psychology class at an urban university (n=518) or were participa...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Lewis LM,Stanberry LR,Rosenthal SL,Stewart DA,Succop PA,Bernstein DI

更新日期：2000-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To study dysglycaemia in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected patients we conducted a retrospective cohort study of the glucose profile in HIV-infected patients. The fasting blood glucose was analysed taking into consideration conventional risk factors as well as HIV infection and highly active antiretroviral t...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Duro M,Rebelo I,Barreira S,Sarmento-Castro R,Medeiros R,Almeida C

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Public health authorities have long believed that the preponderance of AIDS cases in Africa are attributable to 'heterosexual transmission'; most people silently assume this rubric to indicate penile-vaginal intercourse only. Recent epidemiologic analyses suggest that the majority of HIV cases in sub-Saharan Africa ma...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Brody S,Potterat JJ

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sexual functioning is often neglected in the care of HIV-infected patients. Little information exists about the relationship between hormonal factors, psychological factors, medication, HIV disease stage and sexual functioning among persons with HIV disease. In this study, 50 HIV+ men completed the Derogatis Sexual Fu...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Newshan G,Taylor B,Gold R

更新日期：1998-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We assessed prevalence of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) risk behaviors and depressive symptoms among adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) aged 15-24 years attending four public family planning clinics in Western Kenya from January to June 2019. Moderate-to-severe depression (MSD) was defined as a Center for Ep...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Larsen A,Kinuthia J,Lagat H,Sila J,Abuna F,Kohler P,John-Stewart G,Pintye J

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The British HIV Association (BHIVA) has published guidelines for immunization of HIV-infected adults. A chart review of 200 HIV-infected patients diagnosed was conducted to determine shortcomings in previous practice and determine which vaccines should routinely be given in specialist HIV clinics and which might be ab...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Quinn KJ,McCarty EJ,Quah SP,Emerson CR,Donnelly CM

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A vaginal tampon specimen was previously shown to be suitable for the molecular diagnosis of non-ulcerative sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Different tampon fluid preparations were evaluated for the diagnosis of bacterial vaginosis (BV). Women with pregnancy related problems were enrolled. Two observers evalua...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Sturm PD,Moodley P,Nzimande G,Balkistan R,Connolly C,Sturm AW

更新日期：2002-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study employed culture and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) to examine the prevalence of Ureaplasma urealyticum, Mycoplasma hominis, Mycoplasma genitalium, Mycoplasma fermentans, Mycoplasma penetrans and Mycoplasma pirum in 210 HIV/AIDS patients, 455 sexually transmitted infection (STI) clinic attendees and 245 he...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Wang B,Wu JR,Guo HJ,Yang HT,Ai J,Hui M,Chan CY

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Our objective was to investigate whether Postal Test Kits (PTKs) for Chlamydia trachomatis in Edinburgh offer an alternative to genitourinary (GU) medicine clinic attendance. All PTKs returned in the Edinburgh area over a six-month period from August 2005 were audited. Data on age and previous access to GU medicine se...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Davison R,Bartholemew S,Clutterbuck DJ

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The incidence of disseminated Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) infection in HIV patients has fallen markedly since the introduction of effective antiretroviral therapy (ART). However, current guidelines still recommend primary prophylaxis. We conducted a retrospective cohort study in a university-affiliated hospital ...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Jung Y,Song KH,Choe PG,Park WB,Bang JH,Kim ES,Kim HB,Park SW,Kim NJ,Oh MD

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Our objectives were to determine the prevalence of Neisseria gonorrhoeae and its association with other STD causing organisms. Three hundred and thirty-six consecutive women (female sex workers (FSWs) and married contacts), attending a sexually transmitted disease (STD) clinic in Mumbai, were screened for N. gonorrhoe...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Divekar AA,Gogate AS,Shivkar LK,Gogate S,Badhwar VR

更新日期：2000-01-01 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：:We present the updated British Association for Sexual Health and HIV guidelines for HIV post-exposure prophylaxis following sexual exposure (PEPSE). This document includes a review of the current data to support the use of PEPSE, considers how to calculate the risks of infection after a potential exposure, and provide...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Cresswell F,Waters L,Briggs E,Fox J,Harbottle J,Hawkins D,Murchie M,Radcliffe K,Rafferty P,Rodger A,Fisher M

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Squamous cell carcinoma of the penis is an uncommon cancer, though in one study it accounted for 90% of all penile cancers. Its association with balanitis xerotica obliterans (BXO) is a rare though recognized occurrence. We describe a case of a 46-year-old Caucasian male who first presented to our open-access clinic w...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Goolamali SI,Pakianathan M

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:SummarySexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are leading causes of substantial morbidity worldwide. Identification of risk factors for estimating STD risk provides opportunities for optimising service delivery in clinical settings, including improving case finding accuracy and increasing cost-efficiency by limiting the...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Falasinnu T,Gilbert M,Hottes TS,Gustafson P,Ogilvie G,Shoveller J

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Peripheral neuropathy is one of the most common neurological complications of HIV infection with a 30-60% lifetime prevalence. Newer HIV drugs cause less peripheral neuropathy, but patients are now living long enough to develop concomitant diabetes-related, vascular-related, and chemotherapy-related neuropathy so it c...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Smith TJ,Auwaerter P,Knowlton A,Saylor D,McArthur J

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Over the Christmas and New Year period the Health Education Authority launched a sexual health promotion campaign aimed at increasing the awareness of and reducing the incidence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and unwanted pregnancy. We undertook a study to assess the effect of this campaign locally in 2 gen...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Riddell LA,Kuchimanchi U,Cope J,Rooney G,Sherrard J

更新日期：2000-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We evaluated process organization and response optimization in a home-based Chlamydia trachomatis (Ct) screening project in the Netherlands among 15- to 29-year-old women and men. The method used was computer-supported data flow, from population sampling to informing participants of the result. A new test kit or a let...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Götz HM,van Bergen JE,Veldhuijzen IK,Hoebe CJ,Broer J,Coenen AJ,de Groot F,Verhooren MJ,van Schaik DT,Richardus JH

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The potential for drug-drug interactions (DDIs) between direct oral anticoagulants and antiretroviral therapy (ART) is vast. Ritonavir and cobicistat are used as pharmacokinetic enhancers with either concurrent protease inhibitors or the integrase strand transfer inhibitor, elvitegravir, to optimize therapeutic concen...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Nisly SA,Stevens BN

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The limited published data support the assumption that lesbians are a low risk group for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). However, there are virtually no contemporary data and the older papers do not take into account genital wart virus infection, now the third most prevalent STD in Britain. One of the dangers in...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Edwards A,Thin RN

更新日期：1990-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study examined the health risk profile of prostitutes in Dublin. Clinical records of all 150 new prostitutes who attended a drop-in clinic for prostitutes in Dublin city during the period 1991-1997 were reviewed. Variables examined included: age, use of injectable drugs, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) status,...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： McDonnell RJ,McDonnell PM,O'Neill M,Mulcahy F

更新日期：1998-08-01 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：:A longitudinal study of demographic and behavioural characteristics associated with risky sexual behaviours of young men after release from prison. One hundred and six men were interviewed in prison and at one week and six months after release. Overall, 37% reported a previous sexually transmitted disease (STD) diagno...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： MacGowan RJ,Margolis A,Gaiter J,Morrow K,Zack B,Askew J,McAuliffe T,Sosman JM,Eldridge GD,Project START Study Group.

更新日期：2003-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 48-year-old woman with HIV infection developed Cushingoid features while she was taking ritonavir-boosted darunavir. Cushing's syndrome was confirmed due to the drug interaction between ritonavir and budesonide. Diagnosis of iatrogenic Cushing's syndrome in HIV-positive patients who are on ritonavir-boosted protease...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Yoganathan K,David L,Williams C,Jones K

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:People tend to believe that their chance of experiencing undesirable events is lower and their chance of experiencing desirable events is higher than that of the average person like them. Two explanatory models of such 'unrealistic optimism' (UO) have been proposed: While the motivational account holds that UO serves ...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Gold RS

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Household contacts of hepatitis B (HBV) are at risk of infection, and guidelines advise vaccination of these contacts in addition to sexual partners (along with traditional high-risk groups). We present a case of intrafamilial transmission of acute hepatitis B virus (HBV) following failure to self-disclose status to f...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Quinn KJ,McCarty EJ,Quah SP

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In order to determine inpatient hospital mortality rates, causes of mortality and characteristics of inpatients at Kamuzu Central Hospital (KCH) in Lilongwe, Malawi, we conducted a prospective observational study of all patients admitted to KCH medical ward from 20 September 2008 to April 2, 2009. All admission diagno...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Akinkuotu A,Roemer E,Richardson A,Namarika DC,Munthali C,Bahling A,Hoffman IF,Hosseinipour MC

更新日期：2011-08-01 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：:Cutaneous Candida infections may occur in patients with HIV/AIDS, cancer, receiving chemotherapy and solid organ transplantation. A 32-year-old woman was admitted to the department suffering from pruritic and erythematous plaque on left side of her face for the past two months. The patient was HIV positive, diagnosed ...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Demiraslan H,Alabay S,Kilic AU,Borlu M,Doganay M

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is a need for new hypotheses to supplement existing explanations for the observed differences in HIV prevalence between countries and within countries. Due to high levels of viraemia during the initial phase of HIV infection, networks of concurrent regular partnerships in a community could be the determining fac...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Hudson CP

更新日期：1993-09-01 00:00:00