Benefits and Potential Harms of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Self-Testing Among Men Who Have Sex With Men in China: An Implementation Perspective.

abstract：BACKGROUND:South Africa has one of the world's fastest growing HIV epidemics. Genital bleeding during sexual intercourse may play a role in facilitating HIV transmission in South Africa. PURPOSE:The purpose of this study was to examine the prevalence and sources of coital bleeding among men and women living in a Cape ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Kalichman SC,Simbayi LC,Cain D,Cherry C,Jooste S

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A sensitive and specific method for detecting herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) and herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) is important for diagnosing genital and cutaneous infections. GOAL:The goal of this study was to compare quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) with virus culture for di...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Filén F,Strand A,Allard A,Blomberg J,Herrmann B

更新日期：2004-06-01 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:A dye-based method for determining applicator usage in microbicide trials has been developed to assess whether applicators have been exposed to vaginal fluid. Our objective was to evaluate this method on polypropylene HTI applicators that are being widely used in several effectiveness trials of microbicides....

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Austin MN,Rabe LK,Hillier SL

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Recent trial results demonstrate that the transmission probability of HSV-2 in monogamous couples is nearly halved by the use of valacyclovir as suppressive therapy. GOAL:The goal of this study is to understand the potential impact of suppressive valacyclovir therapy on the transmission of HSV-2 within a po...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Williams JR,Jordan JC,Davis EA,Garnett GP

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Studies assessing the validity attributed to self-reported measures of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) clearly are needed, particularly those used for high-risk populations such as female adolescents, in whom STD prevention is a priority. GOAL:To determine the accuracy of self-reported STD test results...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Harrington KF,DiClemente RJ,Wingood GM,Crosby RA,Person S,Oh MK,Hook EW 3rd

更新日期：2001-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Selected results from a recent study on sexual behavior in the United States are presented, focusing on the association between sexual behavior, disease prevention, and STD outcome. The data are from national household samples of adult men and women. The results show that a sizeable proportion of the U.S. adult popula...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Tanfer K

更新日期：1994-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Strains of Trichomonas vaginalis were evaluated for their in vitro responses to metronidazole. A serial twofold dilution method that measured minimal inhibitory concentrations (MICs) by cessation of trophozoite motility was compared with the disk broth method, in which both cessation of motility and inhibition of trop...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Smith RF,Di Domenico A

更新日期：1980-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) continue to exert a tremendous health burden on women in developing countries. Poor socioeconomic status, inadequate knowledge, lack of diagnostic facilities, and shortages of effective treatment all contribute to the high incidence of STIs. The use of clinical algorith...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Tyndall MW,Kidula N,Sande J,Ombette J,Temmerman M

更新日期：1999-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:One hundred sixteen patients (92 men and 24 women) with suspected uncomplicated gonorrhea were randomized in a double-blind manner to receive intramuscular treatment with 1.0 g of cefpimizole, 1.0 g of cefotaxime, or 4.8 x 10(6) units of aqueous procaine penicillin G (APPG) with 1 g of oral probenecid. Seventeen perce...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Raad II,Sherertz RJ,Loveless MO,Carillo C,O'Connor RP,Miller M,Mostow SR

更新日期：1988-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Sexually transmitted disease (STD) clinics often serve a population that has low medical care utilization. The objective of this study was to determine the susceptibility of an STD clinic population to vaccine-preventable diseases. STUDY DESIGN:A cross-sectional study of immunization practices...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Staat MA,Tang YL,Fresia AE,Halsey N,Kacergis J,Zenilman J

更新日期：1998-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is a high level of coinfection with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) among persons diagnosed with syphilis in the United States. Public health workers at state and local health departments help inform exposed partners to sexually transmitted disease (STD)/HIV infections to facilitate early testing an...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： DiOrio D,Collins D,Hanley S

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Disclosure of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) to sexual partners is critical to the prevention, treatment, and control of STIs. We examine personal intra and interpersonal influences on willingness to disclose STI status among college-aged men. Participants (n = 1064) were aged 17 to 24 years and recruited from...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Pfeiffer EJ,McGregor KA,Van Der Pol B,Hardy Hansen C,Ott MA

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Clinical studies demonstrate increased prevalence of human papillomavirus (HPV)-associated disease in HIV-infected individuals and an increased risk of HIV acquisition in HPV-infected individuals. The mechanisms underlying this synergy are not defined. We hypothesize that women with cervical intraepithelial ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Mhatre M,McAndrew T,Carpenter C,Burk RD,Einstein MH,Herold BC

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:HIV counseling prevents sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), with most of the benefit accumulating in the first 6 months. STUDY:The authors conducted a multicenter, randomized, controlled trial of a 20-minute additional (booster) counseling session 6 months after HIV counseling compared with no additional ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Metcalf CA,Malotte CK,Douglas JM Jr,Paul SM,Dillon BA,Cross H,Brookes LC,Deaugustine N,Lindsey CA,Byers RH,Peterman TA,RESPECT-2 Study Group.

更新日期：2005-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends annual sexually transmitted infection (STI) and HIV testing and counseling for men who have sex with men (MSM) in the United States. We estimated the annual total direct medical cost of providing recommended STI and HIV testing and counseling services...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Owusu-Edusei K Jr,Gift TL,Patton ME,Johnson DB,Valentine JA

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A temperature-sensitive mutant of Neisseria gonorrhoeae strain tsA-1 was used in a transformation test for the laboratory diagnosis of gonorrhea. This transformation test (C test) is based on a spotting of a DNA lysate, obtained through simple base-acid extraction of a cervical-swab specimen, onto a lawn of tsA-1, whi...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Zubrzycki L,Weinberger SS

更新日期：1980-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the prevalence of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and characterize behavioral correlates among pregnant women attending inner city public STD clinics. STUDY DESIGN:A retrospective study of 2303 pregnant women frequency matched by clinic and year of visit to 2303 nonpregnant women seeking se...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Johnson HL,Erbelding EJ,Zenilman JM,Ghanem KG

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Because of health disparities, incarcerated persons are at higher risk for multiple health issues, including HIV. Correctional facilities have an opportunity to provide HIV services to an underserved population. This article describes Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)-funded HIV testing and se...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Seth P,Figueroa A,Wang G,Reid L,Belcher L

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:US Food and Drug Administration-approved enzyme-linked immunoassays (EIA) for determining type-specific herpes simplex virus (HSV) serostatus are widely used in clinical practice. We compared the performance of such assays with the University of Washington Western blot (UW WB) in patients who sought confirma...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Agyemang E,Le QA,Warren T,Magaret AS,Selke S,Johnston C,Jerome KR,Wald A

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We examined the prevalence of rectal chlamydia treatment failures in men who have sex with men and women attending Alberta sexually transmitted infection clinics. Among those completing a test of cure, there was no significant difference among patients treated initially with azithromycin (treatment failure, 39/460 [8....

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Gratrix J,Brandley J,Dane M,Plitt SS,Smyczek P,Read R,Singh AE

更新日期：2016-02-01 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：BACKGROUND:Approximately 40% of patients infected with hepatitis C virus (HCV) have no history of blood transfusion or other high-risk practice. Other causes should be considered. GOAL:The goal was to describe sexual transmission of HCV from a chronic carrier to his female partner during unprotected vaginal intercours...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Quer J,Murillo P,Esteban JI,Martell M,Esteban R,Guardia J

更新日期：2003-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The objectives of this study were to determine the rate of new infections and reinfections or persistent infections with Chlamydia trachomatis to define appropriate screening intervals and to identify risk factors for reinfection. DESIGN:This was a cross-sectional study among a subsample of participants in ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Veldhuijzen IK,Van Bergen JE,Götz HM,Hoebe CJ,Morré SA,Richardus JH,PILOT CT Study Group.

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objective of this study was to measure the progress since 1997 of implementing sexually transmitted disease (STD) clinic-based recommendations for hepatitis B prevention. GOAL:The goal of this study was to assess improvements since 1997 in hepatitis B prevention integration in STD services. STUDY:Repeat...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Gilbert LK,Bulger J,Scanlon K,Ford K,Bergmire-Sweat D,Weinbaum C

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Women with cervicitis frequently have bacterial vaginosis (BV). Prior studies have suggested that BV is involved in the pathogenesis of cervicitis. GOALS:To delineate the association of BV and cervicitis and to determine whether treatment of BV results in increased resolution of cervicitis. STUDY DESIGN:Wo...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Schwebke JR,Weiss HL

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The susceptibility of Chlamydia trachomatis to antibiotics was studied in vitro and in patients with nongonococcal urethritis. The minimal inhibitory concentrations of cloxacillin, erythromycin, pivampicillin, oxytetracycline, and doxycycline, which were the most effective drugs, were 10, 0.5, 0.25, 0.1, and 0.5 micro...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Johannisson G,Sernryd A,Lycke E

更新日期：1979-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the outcomes of a partner referral program at the sexually transmitted disease (STD) clinic in Amsterdam that encourages gonorrhea and chlamydia patients to refer their own partners to medical examination. STUDY DESIGN:355 patients with a confirmed infection cooperated in partner referral and gav...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： van de Laar MJ,Termorshuizen F,van den Hoek A

更新日期：1997-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Three different brief intervention programs to promote condom use were tested among patients in inner-city sexually transmitted disease (STD) clinics. The first, "Condom Skills," focused on teaching mechanical aspects of how to use a condom. The second, "Social Influences," emphasized how to negotiate condom use with ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Cohen DA,Dent C,MacKinnon D,Hahn G

更新日期：1992-09-01 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