Concurrent sexual partnerships among young heterosexual adults at increased HIV risk: types and characteristics.

abstract：:Erythromycin is recommended as the alternative to tetracyclines for the treatment of Chlamydia trachomatis infections. However, the usual dose of erythromycin (2 g daily for a week) is frequently associated with gastrointestinal side effects. The goal of this study was to determine whether 1 g of erythromycin daily fo...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Linnemann CC Jr,Heaton CL,Ritchey M

更新日期：1987-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We analyzed prevalence rates of syphilis (positive Treponema pallidum hemagglutinin antigen/T. pallidum particle antigen and venereal disease research laboratory test) among police officers in Guinea-Bissau from 1990 to 2010 and found a significant decline from 4.5% to 0.4% (P = 0.0065). Our results are in line with o...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Lindman JL,Månsson F,Biague A,Da Silva ZJ,Andersson S,Norrgren H

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The modes of transmission of HHV-8 are still unclear. GOAL:To evaluate the distribution and transmission of HHV-8 infection. DESIGN:Serosurvey conducted in a Cameroon hospital among 292 persons, including children (5-10 years), adolescents (15-20 years), and adults (30-40 years). Antibodies against lytic a...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Rezza G,Tchangmena OB,Andreoni M,Bugarini R,Toma L,Bakary DK,Glikoutou M,Sarmati L,Monini P,Pezzotti P,Ensoli B

更新日期：2000-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Susceptibility to thiamphenicol was tested, and plasmids were characterized for 1925 strains of penicillinase-producing Neisseria gonorrhoeae (PPNG) isolated in The Netherlands in 1981 and 1982. Of the 1925 isolates, 771 harbored the so-called "Asia" (4.5-megadalton) resistance plasmid and 1154 had the so called "Afri...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： van Klingeren B,van Wijngaarden LJ,Dessens-Kroon M

更新日期：1984-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate factors associated with recurrent chlamydial infection and failure to return for retesting in socioeconomically disadvantaged women (aged 16-24 years) entering the National Job Training Program, 1998--2005. GOAL:To evaluate sociodemographic characteristics of young women associated with recurren...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Joesoef MR,Weinstock HS,Johnson RE

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In response to increasing sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), diminishing resources, and delays in prompt treatment, the Florida STD Program began providing test results through text message in 2011. The aims of the evaluation of the first year of the project were to assess (1) client uptake and completion...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Rodriguez-Hart C,Gray I,Kampert K,White M,Wolfe C,Wilson M,Cooksey A

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two hundred men who had symptoms of urethritis and 207 controls were interviewed. Because 60% of the men were of foreign nationality, the analysis of risk factors for urethritis was undertaken separately for the French and foreign subpopulations. The risk factors for urethritis were different for the French and foreig...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Pessione F,Dolivo M,Casin I,Morel P,Perol Y,Laporte A,Ducot B,Spira A

更新日期：1988-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Among persons with a sexually transmitted disease (STD), the proportion who are also infected with HIV is a major factor influencing the public health impact of that STD on HIV transmission. GOAL:To assess HIV infection in persons with syphilis in the United States. STUDY DESIGN:A systematic literature rev...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Blocker ME,Levine WC,St Louis ME

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Chlamydia trachomatis infections are prevalent among young sexually active females, have serious sequelae, and are mostly asymptomatic. Screening and treatment of infected females has been demonstrated to prevent sequelae such as pelvic inflammatory disease. GOAL:To assess prevalence and risk factors for ch...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Gaydos CA,Howell MR,Quinn TC,McKee KT Jr,Gaydos JC

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the test-retest reliability, sensitivity and specificity, and criterion-related validity of the Risk Behavior Assessment (RBA) syphilis questions. The RBA is a standardized instrument that has been used in several studies of STDs in drug users. METHODS:For the test-retest reliability study, 219 ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Fisher DG,Reynolds GL,Creekmur B,Johnson ME,Deaugustine N

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We described the ASiManager-AT digital flocculation reader to demonstrate concordance between visual and digital readings of the rapid plasma reagin test for detection of antibodies in the serum of patients with syphilis. A qualitative and quantitative rapid plasma reagin was performed on each serum samples giving a c...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Castro AR,Binks DD,Raymer DL,Kikkert SE,Jost HA,Park MM,Card BD,Cox DL

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Chlamydia trachomatis screening was performed in a cohort of 100 men who have sex with men. A nucleic acid amplification test on a pooled sample of first-pass urine, pharyngeal, and anorectal specimens was compared with results on nonpooled samples. Despite an excellent agreement (Cohen κ, 0....

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Thielemans E,Wyndham-Thomas C,Henrard S,De Vleeschouwer A,Steensels D,Montesinos I,Debaisieux L,Delforge ML,Van Vooren JP,Goffard JC

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Infections by herpes simplex viruses type 1 (HSV-1) and type 2 (HSV-2) are common in the United States. Herpes simplex virus type 2 is transmitted sexually, and the prevalence of antibodies to HSV-2 has increased in recent years. GOALS OF THIS STUDY:The objective of the present study was to estimate the ser...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Austin H,Macaluso M,Nahmias A,Lee FK,Kelaghan J,Fleenor M,Hook EW 3rd

更新日期：1999-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Women with disabilities can and do contract sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). However, because of access barriers, attitudinal misconceptions, and lack of awareness of their risk status, these infections may go under or undiagnosed. GOAL:To address issues regarding the treatment of women ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Welner SL

更新日期：2000-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Rising rates of antiretroviral drug resistance among recently infected persons are evidence of high-risk behavior among persons in HIV care. GOAL:The goal was to determine HIV transmission risk behavior among persons in HIV care and evaluate its association with treatment adherence. STUDY DESIGN:The study ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Flaks RC,Burman WJ,Gourley PJ,Rietmeijer CA,Cohn DL

更新日期：2003-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Little is known about cross-border sex-networking behaviors among men who have sex with men (MSM) GOAL: The goal of this study was to determine the prevalence of cross-border sex-networking in mainland China among MSM in Hong Kong and the associated risk behaviors STUDY:A telephone survey was conducted. A t...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Lau JT,Kim JH,Lau M,Tsui HY

更新日期：2004-09-01 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:The burden of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in areas of sub-Saharan Africa with poor access to health care services is not well documented. In remote areas of South Africa, we investigated the prevalence of STIs and approaches to providing STI services through a mobile clinic. METHODS:We recruited ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Hoffman CM,Mbambazela N,Sithole P,Morré SA,Dubbink JH,Railton J,McIntyre JA,Kock MM,Peters RPH

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Eliminating HIV transmission in a population necessitates identifying population reservoirs of HIV infection and subgroups most likely to transmit. HIV viral load is the single most important predictor of HIV transmission. The objective of this analysis was to evaluate whether a public health practice pilot ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Jennings JM,Schumacher C,Perin J,Myers T,Fields N,Greiner Safi A,Chaulk P

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：GOAL:To investigate the in vitro antimicrobial susceptibility of Neisseria gonorrhoeae strains isolated in 2004 and 2005 in Bangui, Central African Republic; Yaoundé, Cameroon; Antananarivo, Madagascar; and Ho Chi Minh Ville and Nha Trang, Vietnam. STUDY DESIGN:Antimicrobial susceptibility testing was performed by bot...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Cao V,Ratsima E,Van Tri D,Bercion R,Fonkoua MC,Richard V,Talarmin A

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An HIV-infected male patient who had sex with men and with a penicillin allergy presented with liver dysfunction due to secondary syphilis and was successfully treated with doxycycline. This case highlights that syphilitic hepatitis may be overlooked in this particular population, and health care providers should be a...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Bork JT,Macharia T,Choi J,Gilliam BL,Buchwald UK

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present the case of a man with a bicuspid aortic valve who presented with persistent fever. Blood cultures yielded Neisseria gonorrhoeae, and the diagnosis of infected mycotic aneurysm was confirmed by detection of the bacterial genome in the aortic wall. The patient was cured with surgery and intravenous ceftriaxo...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Markowicz S,Anstey JR,Hites M,Montesinos I,Roisin S,Keyzer C,Jacobs F

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Nucleic acid amplification tests permit widespread screening for Chlamydia trachomatis. However, the public health benefit of screening may be reduced by high chlamydia incidence and repeat infection rates. GOAL:To study chlamydia incidence and repeat infection among clients of a sexually transmitted diseas...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Rietmeijer CA,Van Bemmelen R,Judson FN,Douglas JM Jr

更新日期：2002-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Prioritizing interventions for patients with syphilis who are part of large or interconnected sexual networks may be high yield for partner services, and identifying venues named by patients with syphilis who report high numbers of partners may help identify such networks. In this analysis, we explore differ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Stephens SC,Fann CK,Strona FV,Wolf W,Cohen SE,Philip SS,Bernstein KT

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:The Syva Micro Trak enzyme immunoassay (EIA) is used widely for screening women infected with Chlamydia trachomatis. Confirmatory tests used in conjunction with EIA screening have shown that false-positive results are common. GOALS:To evaluate the specificity of the Syva MicroTrak EIA by conf...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Beebe JL,Masters H,Jungkind D,Heltzel DM,Weinberg A

更新日期：1996-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Heretofore most people affected by warts of the oral cavity were children, but during the past decade adults have become the most frequently seen patients with warts in the mouth. The popularity of fellatio among heterosexuals, teenagers, and adults has contributed to the spread of oral warts. Of epidemiologic interes...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Fiumara NJ

更新日期：1984-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Only a few studies have investigated the etiology of acute pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) in laparoscopy-proven cases using pelvic samples for culture. Most of these studies were conducted in North America and Scandinavia. GOAL OF THE STUDY:To study the microbial etiology of laparoscopy-proven acute pelv...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Dan M,Samra Z,Katz A,Debby A,Gutman R,Zakut H

更新日期：1993-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Men who have sex with men (MSM) are the largest human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) risk group in the United States. Sexual concurrency may contribute to high HIV incidence or to racial/ethnic HIV disparities among MSM. Limited information is available on concurrency and racial/ethnic differences among MSM or...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Rosenberg ES,Khosropour CM,Sullivan PS

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：ABSTRACT:We report a case of perianal reactivation of herpes simplex virus type 2 in a 27-year-old man, who was HIV positive with good immunovirological status, after a laser-assisted (alexandrite) hair removal session. We discuss the clinical and laboratory features and the role of prophylaxis with antivirals, particu...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Reis J,Santos FV

更新日期：2021-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:To determine whether self-administered risk assessment could improve targeting of HIV counseling and testing in an STD clinic. STUDY DESIGN:Computerized records from the Prince George's County, Maryland, STD clinic from 1993 through 1996 were used to develop and test models for predicting a po...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Chen Z,Branson B,Ballenger A,Peterman TA

更新日期：1998-11-01 00:00:00