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abstract：:The Senegal pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) Demonstration Project was an open-label cohort study assessing the delivery of daily oral PrEP to HIV-negative female sex workers (FSWs) in four Ministry of Health (MoH)-run clinics in Dakar, Senegal. We assessed uptake, retention in care, and adherence over up to 12 months ...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Sarr M,Gueye D,Mboup A,Diouf O,Bao MDB,Ndiaye AJ,Ndiaye BP,Hawes SE,Tousset E,Diallo A,Jones F,Kane CT,Thiam S,Ndour CT,Gottlieb GS,Mboup S

更新日期：2020-10-01 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：: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：:Due to demographic changes in people living with HIV (PLHIV), physicians are challenged with age-related comorbidities and their management. In the absence of comprehensive data collection, the burden of comorbidities and co-medication in addition to antiretroviral therapy (ART) remains unclear for the German real-wor...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Funke B,Spinner CD,Wolf E,Heiken H,Christensen S,Stellbrink HJ,Witte V

更新日期：2020-12-15 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 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：:Local genital tract inflammation stimulates leukocyte activity and causes HIV shedding, potentially increasing HIV sexual infectiousness. Although there are available clinical markers for genital tract inflammation, such as urinary leukocyte esterase, none have yet been examined in relation to HIV sexual risk behaviou...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Kalichman SC,Washington C,Grebler T,Kalichman MO,Cherry C,Eaton L

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The goal of this study was to develop an evaluation method of antiretroviral treatment adherence from a hospital pharmacy and to identify one or more factors that influenced this adherence, such as patient or treatment characteristics. The HIV patients included in this study were based, for the major part, in Saint-An...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Rubio M,Pédeboscq S,Ekouevi D,Zalabadi K,Chêne G,Bonarek M,Pometan JP

更新日期：2005-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a study to determine the herpes simplex virus (HSV) type isolated from patients with primary (first-attack) genital herpes and to identify any clinical or epidemiological features that might influence the reported incidence of any particular viral type, there was almost an equal incidence of HSV-1 and HSV-2 isolate...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Woolley PD,Kudesia G

更新日期：1990-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This is the first report of infection with HTLV-I associated with severe condylomatosis. Assessment of atypical or extensive genital warts should include testing for this retroviral infection. ...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Radja N,Lau R

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe the first reported case of Candida pelliculosa meningitis in HIV infection. This case highlights the risk of uncommon opportunistic infections in association with the immunocompromised and the importance of autopsy as a diagnostic tool in HIV infection. We discuss the epidemiology, diagnosis and management...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Ratcliffe L,Davies J,Anson J,Hales S,Beeching NJ,Beadsworth MB

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this paper is to perform a critical review of the effectiveness of interventions for the purpose of enhancing adherence to antiretroviral therapy. The overall evaluation indicates that research is in its early stages. Although pilot studies provide support for the feasibility of their protocols, and prelimi...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Côté JK,Godin G

更新日期：2005-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The irregular use of antiretroviral therapy (ART) can result in ART-resistance but can also lead to a sensitization between agents with a cross-sensitivity. We report a case of nevirapine-associated toxic epidermal necrolysis resulting in death in an HIV-infected man. ...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Leng K,Lonsdorf A,Hartmann M

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To follow the progression of HIV seropositivity among heterosexual adults at risk for HIV infection in the country of Rwanda prospectively, up to 100 patients with sexually transmitted diseases (STD) were tested each month from 1988 to 1991 at the health centre of Biryogo, which is located in a very crowded sector of ...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Karita E,Martinez W,Van de Perre P,Nziyumvira A,Nyiraminani J,Butera JB,Fox E

更新日期：1993-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The World Health Organization expects the rate of new HIV infections to decline in all global regions before the year 2005, except in South East Asia. More than 3 million people become HIV infected each year in South East Asia. It is incorrect to discuss it as a whole since the cultures in the region are so differen...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Dwyer JM

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The acute-phase protein C-reactive protein (CRP) is a sensitive marker of inflammation and tissue damage. We measured CRP in 109 HIV-1 antibody-positive patients admitted to hospital for investigation. In 67 patients with intercurrent infection (of whom 27 were afebrile at presentation) CRP levels were 2.2-483.5 mg/dL...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Noursadeghi M,Miller RF

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Rates of sexually transmitted infections (STI) in the UK continue to increase. A discrepancy between knowledge and awareness of STIs, and sexual behaviour appears to be ubiquitous throughout the world. We hypothesize that human beings are biologically programmed to fall in love and bond in powerful relationships, whic...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Goldmeier D,Richardson D

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Antioxidants significantly inhibit oxidative processes. The study seeks to determine the activity of endogenous antioxidants and CD4+ T-cell expression in HIV-serodiscordant-heterosexual partners. The case-control study had the following groups; A- (13 serodiscordant-seronegative subjects), B- (13 serodiscordant-serop...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Ibeh BO,Obidoa O,Uzoegwu PN

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We assessed if gender and ethnicity were associated with differences in the number of patients satisfactorily treated and number of partners successfully treated for genital gonococcal infection by reviewing 400 cases. There were no differences in the rates of satisfactory treatment of gonorrhoea between men and women...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Apoola A,Mantella I,Wotton M,Radcliffe K

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this paper was to identify and describe enhanced sexual health services (ESHSs) commissioned for testing, diagnosis and management of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in primary and community care settings in England. ESHSs commissioned by Primary Care Trusts (PCTs) in England were determined by...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Yung M,Denholm R,Peake J,Hughes G

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Between June 1996-September 1997 and December 1998-December 1999, two surveys using an anonymous questionnaire were carried out in Europe among persons living with HIV infection. The questionnaire included questions on use of antiretrovirals, complementary or alternative medicines. Vitamins/minerals were taken by 528 ...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Colebunders R,Dreezen C,Florence E,Pelgrom Y,Schrooten W,Eurosupport Study Group.

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:These clinical standards for the screening and management of acquired syphilis in HIV-positive patients in the UK were first made available on the MSSVD website in February 2002. They have been updated by the 2006 UK National Guideline on the Sexual Health of People with HIV which is also published in this issue of th...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Nandwani R,Fisher M,Medical Society for the Study of Venereal Diseases HIV Special Interest Group.

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A cross-sectional study of 360 patients presenting with sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) to a primary care clinic in KwaZulu/Natal, South Africa was done. Prevalence of HIV infection was 42.5%. HIV-infected patients were of similar age to uninfected patients (mean age 25.1 vs 26.1 years), but were less likely to b...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Wilkinson D,Wilkinson N

更新日期：1998-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It is important to assess uptake of a new vaccine. The present survey estimated the uptake of the recently introduced human papillomavirus vaccine (HPVV) in the emirate of Abu Dhabi and also explored barriers to uptake. A questionnaire survey was conducted in secondary schools, enrolling 334 girls. The uptake percenta...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Al-Nuaimi NS,Al-Ghas YS,Al-Owais AH,Grivna M,Schneider J,Nagelkerke NJ,Bernsen RM

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report the case of congenital syphilis diagnosed in a 7-year-old child after her 32-year-old mother was investigated for neurosyphilis. Our case illustrates the importance of antenatal syphilis screening and the need for a clear referral and management pathway for women with positive serology to ensure cases such a...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Oomeer S,Alagaratnam J,Lyall H,Gurtin D,Goldmeier D

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of the study was to provide more comprehensive data on the clinical characteristics of hospitalized AIDS patients in Cambodia. Chart review of 381 HIV-infected patients admitted to a public hospital in Phnom Penh, Cambodia between December 1999 and May 2000 was performed. The in-hospital mortality rate was 43....

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Senya C,Mehta A,Harwell JI,Pugatch D,Flanigan T,Mayer KH

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Blood lipids and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP) are used to assess cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. We evaluated in a cross-sectional design the relationship of hsCRP to markers of liver function (aspartate and alanine transaminases [AST and ALT, respectively]), CVD risk factors and HIV-disease progress...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Baum MK,Rafie C,Sales S,Lai S,Duan R,Jayaweera DT,Page JB,Campa A

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Our objective was to explore the epidemiology of HIV and syphilis at population level in young Chinese adults. The study was carried out in six areas of three Chinese provinces: Zhejiang, Yunnan and Shaanxi. All couples attending the compulsory premarital examination were recruited. Routinely taken blood was collected...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Hesketh T,Tang F,Wang ZB,Huang XM,Williams D,Cubitt DW,Tomkins AM

更新日期：2005-03-01 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：:This study examined whether social vulnerability is associated with HIV testing among South African men who have sex with men (MSM). A community-based survey was conducted with 300 MSM in Pretoria in 2008. The sample was stratified by age, race and residential status. Social vulnerability was assessed using measures o...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Knox J,Sandfort T,Yi H,Reddy V,Maimane S

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00