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abstract：:This paper describes the incidence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) recorded in the Weekly Returns Service (WRS) between 1994 and 2001. There were approximately 76,500 new diagnoses of STIs (7500 males, 71,000 females) and associated syndromes. Candidiasis was the commonest condition reported in males and fem...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Simms I,Fleming DM,Lowndes CM,Smith GE,Chapman RS

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A combination of in-depth interviews (n = 38) and surveys (n = 203) were used to (1) identify strategies to recruit persons at high risk for HIV infection; (2) determine whether one strategy was more successful than others; and (3) describe motivators and barriers to participation in HIV-prevention studies. From in-de...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Ogendo A,Otieno F,Nyikuri M,Shinde S,Nyambura M,Pals S,Chege W,Gust DA

更新日期：2012-03-01 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：: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：:The aim of this article is to audit the distribution and frequency of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) within a sexual network centred in South Wales. After diagnosis of a new case of HIV in February 2007, partner notification, HIV and STI testing were undertaken. Those traced were given information regarding sa...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Knapper CM,Temple M,Roderick J,Smith J,Birley HD

更新日期：2010-01-01 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：: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：AIMS:To identify any differences in follow-up rates or sexual contact attendance rates in men presenting with non-gonococcal urethritis (NGU) after treatment by single dose azithromycin rather than longer standard duration therapies and to identify patients' treatment preferences. METHODS:A prospective study was perfo...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Carlin EM,Barton SE

更新日期：1996-05-01 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：:Tanzania has high human immunodeficiency virus and human herpes virus-8 rates linked to Kaposi's sarcoma. We conducted a study at the Ocean Road Cancer Institute in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to examine changes in proportions of Kaposi's sarcoma to all cancers over the period (2006-2011) of increased acquired immune defi...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Koski L,Ngoma T,Mwaiselage J,Le L,Soliman AS

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Successful cervical screening programmes depend on the participation of an informed target population. A national cervical screening programme is shortly to be introduced in the Republic of Ireland. We compare the knowledge, attitudes and practice of 395 Irish urban women with 323 high-risk women, genitourinary medici...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： ní Riain A,Stewart M,Phelan D,Bury G,Mulcahy F

更新日期：2001-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:For the purpose of surveillance of the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) in developing countries, the World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended criteria for the clinical case definition of AIDS in adults and children. In a preliminary examination of children in Zambia a number of patients with obvious AI...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Chintu C,Malek A,Nyumbu M,Luo C,Masona J,DuPont HL,Zumla A

更新日期：1993-03-01 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：:Cervical cancer is the leading incident cancer and the main cause of cancer-related mortality among women in sub-Saharan Africa. Furthermore, HIV-infected women are at a higher risk of developing cervical cancer than HIV-negative women. The purpose of this study was to distinguish differences in characteristics of HIV...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Lovgren K,Soliman AS,Ngoma T,Kahesa C,Meza J

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a retrospective database study at two HIV treatment centres, medical records were accessed to evaluate long-term efficacy and safety parameters in all HIV-infected adults who had achieved HIV-1 RNA <50 copies/mL following the initiation of fosamprenavir (FPV)/ritonavir (RTV) 1400 mg/100 mg once-daily (QD)-containin...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Blick G,Greiger-Zanlungo P,Gretz S,Han J,Dupree D,Garton T,Yau LH,Wine BC,Pakes GE,Boosting Once-daily Lexiva Delivery with ritonavir 100 mg QD BOLD100 Study Team.

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A retrospective casenote study was conducted to examine the risk factors for patients who were diagnosed as hepatitis C (HCV)-positive (between 1999 and 2001) in a semi-rural genitourinary medicine (GUM) setting in Staffordshire, UK. There was a remarkable escalation in the number of reported HCV-positive cases, year ...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Markos AR

更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this work was to study the human papillomavirus (HPV) type-distribution in condylomata acuminata (CA) of mainland China and to estimate the potential role of HPV prophylactic vaccines for CA in mainland China. Forty-three studies using polymerase chain reaction to detect HPV were included in this meta-analy...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Wang H,Qiao YL

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

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：:Brothel workers in Thailand are at high risk of HIV infection but they alone do not have adequate bargaining power to insist on condom use with all clients. Brothel managers, on the other hand, are a source of influence over both clients and their workers and can promote universal condom use in their establishments. T...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Sakondhavat C,Werawatanakul Y,Bennett A,Kuchaisit C,Suntharapa S

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A national Scottish audit of 282 patients with HIV infection attending 11 clinics showed the following levels of performance against quality improvement Scotland Sexual Health Services Standards: syphilis serology was offered in the previous six months to 55% of patients (range: 12-97% of patients in individual clinic...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Hembrom R,Goodall L,Bateman V,MacDonald R,Syed A,Taylor R,Clutterbuck DJ

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:OptionE incorporates nurse-led HIV clinics, review of blood results by doctors, patient contact by email and the option of home delivery of medication. Patient questionnaires showed increased satisfaction associated with fewer, shorter clinic visits. A retrospective case note review suggested clinical outcomes are as ...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Coyne KM,Kerley A,Mandalia S,McOwan AG

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Adolescents are at high risk for HIV acquisition, and thus need to be included in HIV vaccine trials. In preparation for inclusion of adolescents in HIV vaccine trials in an urban community in Cape Town with a high antenatal HIV prevalence, the study assessed the attitudes towards the inclusion of adolescents in HIV v...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Jaspan HB,Soka NF,Mathews C,Flisher AJ,Mark D,Middelkoop K,Wood R,Bekker LG

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Management of tuberculosis (TB)-HIV co-infection is complicated by interactions between the diseases and their therapies. We developed and evaluated a strategy to (i) treat co-infected patients in a single co-infection clinic, (ii) maximize use of first-line drugs, (iii) delay antiretroviral therapy (ART) until two mo...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Wake RM,Poulikakos P,Groth J,Harrison TS,Macallan DC

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A group of 14 women infected with hepatitis C virus (HCV) was evaluated for vaginal shedding of the virus. The HCV-RNA detection was performed in plasma, peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) and in supernatant and pellet of vaginal washings. HCV-RNA positive results were obtained in all plasma samples, in 57% of ...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Gameiro R,Venneno T,Prieto E,Castro R,Carnall V,Canas-Ferreira W,Exposto F

更新日期：2001-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Community viral load is an aggregate measure of HIV viral load in a particular geographic location, community, or subgroup. Community viral load provides a measure of disease burden in a community and community transmission risk. This study aims to examine community viral load trend in South Carolina and identify diff...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Chakraborty H,Weissman S,Duffus WA,Hossain A,Varma Samantapudi A,Iyer M,Albrecht H

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 26-year-old heterosexual man presented with urethral discharge and penile oedema, two days after having a Reverse Prince Albert penile ring replaced. Clinically, he also had genital warts at the piercing tract openings. Investigations revealed positive chlamydial and gonococcal infection of the urethra. The gonococc...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Hounsfield V,Davies SC

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A review of published and unpublished data indicates the prevalence of high-risk behaviours for HIV transmission in segments of the Bangladeshi population. These include casual unprotected sex, heterosexual as well as between males, prior to and after marriage. Intravenous drug use (IVDU) exists though illicit drugs a...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Gibney L,Choudhury P,Khawaja Z,Sarker M,Vermund SH

更新日期：1999-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Individuals with substance use disorders (SUDs) are at higher risk of HIV infection, yet recent studies show rates of HIV testing are low among this population. We implemented and evaluated a nurse-initiated HIV oral rapid testing (NRT) strategy at three Veterans Health Administration SUD clinics. Implementation of NR...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Conners EE,Hagedorn HJ,Butler JN,Felmet K,Hoang T,Wilson P,Klima G,Sudzina E,Anaya HD

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An HIV-positive African woman developed severe constitutional symptoms associated with rebound viraemia during a planned antiretroviral treatment interruption, requiring reinitiation of highly active antiretroviral therapy. ...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Freedman E,Dhaliwal K,Estcourt C,Baily G

更新日期：2004-08-01 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