Evaluation of self-collected versus clinician-collected swabs for the detection of Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae pharyngeal infection among men who have sex with men.

abstract：BACKGROUND AND GOAL:The changing epidemiology of genital herpes with the increasing importance of herpes simplex virus (HSV) type 1 prompted a study on the relative prevalence of HSV-1 and HSV-2 among cases of genital herpes in the Tel Aviv area, Israel. STUDY DESIGN:A retrospective laboratory-based study of positive ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Samra Z,Scherf E,Dan M

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The accuracy of the routine Papanicolaou (Pap) smear in diagnosis of Chlamydia trachomatis infection of the cervix has stimulated controversial reports over the years. In the present study Pap smears from 100 women, evenly divided between culture-positive and culture-negative for C. trachomatis, who had been seen in a...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Arroyo G,Linnemann C,Wesseler T

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Oral human papillomavirus (HPV) and human herpesvirus-8 (HHV8) infections are sexually transmitted and respectively associated with the development of oropharyngeal carcinoma and Kaposi sarcoma. The aim of the study was to evaluate HPV prevalence and its possible correlation with HHV8 oral shedding, in relat...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Del Mistro A,Baboci L,Frayle-Salamanca H,Trevisan R,Bergamo E,Lignitto L,Sasset L,Cecchetto MG,Cattelan AM,Calabró ML

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In developed nations, Chlamydia trachomatis is the most common sexually transmitted pathogen. To determine whether prior disease affects the probability of subsequent chlamydial infection, we took culture specimens from 2,546 men and 1,998 women attending a sexually transmitted diseases clinic. The men had nongonococc...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Katz BP,Batteiger BE,Jones RB

更新日期：1987-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Russian Federation is currently experiencing one of the fastest growing HIV epidemics worldwide. The objective was to identify sexual risk factors for recent heterosexually-acquired HIV infections. METHODS:A case-control study of recent HIV infection was conducted in the regions of Altaiskiy Krai, Krasn...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Burchell AN,Calzavara LM,Orekhovsky V,Ladnaya NN,Russian HIV Response Network.

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a multidrug-resistant Neisseria gonorrhoeae exhibiting resistance to ceftriaxone and cefixime, isolated in Portugal in 2019. Whole-genome sequencing was performed for typing and identification of genetic determinants of antimicrobial resistance. Because of its antimicrobial susceptibility profile, awareness ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Pinto M,Matias R,Rodrigues JC,Duarte S,Vieira L,Gonçalves I,Gonçalves MJ,Ramos MH,Gomes JP,Borrego MJ

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Haemophilus influenzae was isolated from the urethra of three of 85 men attending a sexually transmitted diseases clinic. These isolates of H. influenzae were nonencapsulated; one was biotype III, and two were biotype IV. Haemophilus parainfluenzae was isolated from the urethra or coronal sulcus of five men; three iso...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Messing M,Sottnek FO,Biddle JW,Schlater LK,Kramer MA,Kraus SJ

更新日期：1983-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Serosorting, selecting sex partners of the same HIV status, may be associated with increased risk of sexually transmitted infection (STI). We examined the association between unprotected anal intercourse (UAI) with a seroconcordant partner and STIs among HIV-negative men who have sex with men (MSM) at an urb...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Hotton AL,Gratzer B,Mehta SD

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:The care of patients with first episode and recurrent genital herpes differs with respect to therapy and source partner evaluation. Of 498 persons who presented with what appeared by history and symptoms to be a first episode of genital herpes, we identified 41 who had serologic evidence of re...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Diamond C,Selke S,Ashley R,Benedetti J,Corey L

更新日期：1999-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine factors associated with heterosexual anal intercourse (AI). METHODS:Between 2001 and 2004, 1084 heterosexual adults aged 18 to 26 attending public sexually transmitted disease clinics in Seattle, New Orleans, and St Louis were interviewed using computer-assisted self interview and tested for STIs;...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Gorbach PM,Manhart LE,Hess KL,Stoner BP,Martin DH,Holmes KK

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Public health authorities want to evaluate their sexually transmitted disease (STD) surveillance systems to promote the most effective use of health resources. GOAL:The goal of this study was to estimate the sensitivity of national laboratory reports of in Switzerland (the proportion of cases detected by na...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Paget WJ,Zbinden R,Ritzler E,Zwahlen M,Lengeler C,Stürchler D,Matter HC,Swiss Sentinel Surveillance Network of Gynecologists.

更新日期：2002-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A retrospective study of the diagnosis of gonorrhea by gram-stained smear and culture was made. Of 1,681 men with gonococcal urethritis, 1,437 (85.5%) were positive by both smear and culture; 151 (9%), by smear alone; and 93 (5.5%), by culture alone. Of 1,148 women with gonorrhea, 742 (64.6%) had infection in both the...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Goh BT,Varia KB,Ayliffe PF,Lim FK

更新日期：1985-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To investigate, among male injecting drug users (IDU), the relationships between higher risk IDU-related and sex-related behaviors. GOAL:To highlight the clustering effects of the 2 forms of risk behaviors. STUDY DESIGN:Behavioral surveillance surveys conducted in Sichuan were analyzed (n = 3105). RESULTS...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Lau JT,Cheng F,Tsui HY,Zhang Y,Zhang J,Wang N,Zhang L

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objective of this study was to determine levels of experience and knowledge concerning anal dysplasia, anal Pap smear tests, and human papillomavirus (HPV) among gay and other homosexually active men. STUDY DESIGN:Three hundred eighty-four men attending a large gay community event in Melbourne completed ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Pitts MK,Fox C,Willis J,Anderson J

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare self-reported doxycycline compliance in men and women attending an STD clinic with indications for Chlamydia trachomatis treatment to compliance measured using microprocessor-containing medication vials to count each time and date medication vials were opened. A secondary objective was to correlate...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Bachmann LH,Stephens J,Richey CM,Hook EW 3rd

更新日期：1999-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe a case of acute urethritis caused by Neisseria meningitidis group B in a heterosexual man. The symptoms started five days after intercourse that included fellatio with a casual female partner. No other urethral pathogens could be isolated. After intramuscular administration of penicillin G, clinical signs ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Hartmann AA,Elsner P

更新日期：1988-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) has reestablished itself as an endemic sexually transmitted infection in the United Kingdom and elsewhere in Europe and North America over the last decade. Current guidelines suggest treatment with 21 days of doxycycline; however, the evidence base for LGV treatment including i...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Simons R,Candfield S,French P,White JA

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection is one of the most common viral infections worldwide. Genital herpes is associated with other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) including HIV. Data on prevalence of HSV infections and other STIs in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are limited. METHODS:We conducted the fi...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Memish ZA,Almasri M,Chentoufi AA,Al-Tawfiq JA,Al-Shangiti AM,Al-Kabbani KM,Otaibi B,Assirri A,Yezli S

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention funds a national telephone hotline as a source of information for persons with questions about sexually transmitted diseases. Hotline callers were last surveyed in 1980. GOAL:To determine the current profile of callers to the Centers for Disease ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Neumann MS

更新日期：1996-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Trichomoniasis is associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes and increased risk for human immunodeficiency virus. Males are usually asymptomatic, and thus there is heavy reliance on partner notification for identifying infected male partners. The usual approach is partner referral but it is estimated that on...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Schwebke JR,Desmond RA

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES:Persistence of syphilis in communities may be maintained by relatively small groups of high-risk persons centrally placed among a larger group with low to moderately risky behavior. We sought to determine which control strategies identified particularly high-risk, early-stage syphilis cases consid...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Kahn RH,Peterman TA,Arno J,Coursey EJ,Berman SM

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Female-controlled methods of HIV prevention, such as vaginal microbicides, are urgently needed, particularly among drug-involved women. Acceptability research is critical to product development. GOAL:To assess the acceptability of forms and application methods for future microbicides. DESIGN...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Hammett TM,Mason TH,Joanis CL,Foster SE,Harmon P,Robles RR,Finlinson HA,Feudo R,Vining-Bethea S,Jeter G,Mayer KH,Doherty-Iddings P,Seage GR 3rd

更新日期：2000-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Risk factors for bacterial vaginosis (BV) include douching and sexual activity, although the exact cause of BV is unknown. GOAL:The goal of this study was to determine the relative significance of douching as a risk factor for BV. STUDY DESIGN:Two hundred fifty adolescent women who regularly douched were en...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Schwebke JR,Desmond RA,Oh MK

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:HerpeSelect HSV-1 and HSV-2 ELISAs are glycoprotein G-based, type-specific antibody detection tests that are approved by the US Food and Drug Administration for diagnosis of genital herpes. GOAL:The goal was to determine seroconversion times by means of HerpeSelect ELISAs. STUDY DESIGN:Four-hundred thirtee...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Ashley-Morrow R,Krantz E,Wald A

更新日期：2003-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Obstetric and gynecologic complications associated with bacterial vaginosis and trichomoniasis have heightened awareness of these conditions, and thus metronidazole's role in obstetric and gynecologic practice continues to increase. GOAL OF THIS STUDY:To review the clinical indications for metronidazole in ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Schwebke JR

更新日期：1995-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Using data from the 2006-2010 National Survey of Family Growth, we found that lifetime number of vaginal sex partners is positively associated with the number of sex partners in the past 12 months and negatively associated with age at first vaginal intercourse among 15- to 44-year-old male and female respondents. ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Haderxhanaj LT,Leichliter JS,Aral SO,Chesson HW

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a large health insurance database in Germany, incidence of anogenital warts among 15- to 19-year-old females decreased from 316/100,000 person-years in 2007 to 242 in 2008 (23% reduction, P = 0.0001). The decrease started between the first and second quarter of 2007 (human papillomavirus vaccination was introduced ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Mikolajczyk RT,Kraut AA,Horn J,Schulze-Rath R,Garbe E

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Few men are tested for syphilis or human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) during their partner's pregnancy, a high-risk period for HIV and syphilis transmission. Offering home-based rapid testing of syphilis to couples during pregnancy can support prevention efforts to reduce transmission of sexually transmitted...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Mark J,Kinuthia J,Roxby AC,Krakowiak D,Osoti A,Richardson BA,Gone MA,Asila V,Parikh S,Farquhar C

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:The goal of this study was to examine the relationship between contraceptive method choice and perceptions of HIV and pregnancy risk among women at risk of HIV infection and transmission. STUDY DESIGN:Women who were infected with HIV or who were at high risk of infection were administered a q...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Galavotti C,Schnell DJ

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Published studies have not investigated sexually transmitted disease-associated risk behaviors among men who have sex with men (MSM) attending U.S. sex resorts. GOAL:We conducted an exploratory study to identify demographic and behavioral correlates of recently engaging in unprotected anal sex (UAS) among M...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Crosby R,DiClemente RJ,Mettey A

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00