Uptake of Home-Based Syphilis and Human Immunodeficiency Virus Testing Among Male Partners of Pregnant Women in Western Kenya.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections and may enhance transmission of HIV. However, population-based estimates of HSV-2 prevalence and correlates of infection are rare. GOALS:To obtain population-based estimates of HSV-2 prevalence and to identify demo...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Buchacz K,McFarland W,Hernandez M,Klausner JD,Page-Shafer K,Padian N,Molitor F,Ruiz JD,Bolan G,Morrow S,Katz MH

更新日期：2000-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Increasing evidence suggests that human papillomavirus (HPV) infection of the female anogenital tract is multifocal. Less is known of the distribution of HPVs in men. To investigate this, a prospective study was conducted of 116 men consecutively attending a clinic for ablative treatment of anogenital warts. Wart tiss...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Hillman RJ,Botcherby M,Ryait BK,Hanna N,Taylor-Robinson D

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Routine chlamydia screening is not readily available at all college campuses. OBJECTIVES:: To assess the prevalence of Chlamydia trachomatis among asymptomatic college students and to compare chlamydia positivity by selected demographic variables. METHODS:Analysis of demographical data collected on 789 stu...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： James AB,Simpson TY,Chamberlain WA

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Detection of Neisseria gonorrhoeae by commercial and in-house-based assays has been hampered by false-positive and false-negative results. The current study describes a sensitive and specific real-time 5'-nuclease PCR assay targeting a 90-bp region of the multicopy opa gene. GOAL:To evaluate the sensitivity...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Tabrizi SN,Chen S,Tapsall J,Garland SM

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In the District of Columbia (DC), Neisseria gonorrhoeae (gonorrhea) infections accounted for more than 25% of 9321 incident sexually transmitted infections reported in 2011; untreated infections can lead to reproductive complications and a higher risk for HIV transmission. In DC, limited capacity to measure ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Garrett TA,Davies-Cole J,Furness B

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:People with multiple sex partners forget a significant proportion of their partners, and drug injectors forget a large proportion of the persons with whom they inject drugs. This incomplete reporting poses a problem for partner notification and social network research on infectious disease. GOAL:To evaluate...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Brewer DD,Garrett SB

更新日期：2001-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine the effect of a laboratory-confirmed Chlamydia trachomatis (Ct) test result on subsequent sexual risk behavior in a large population-based screening program. METHODS:The study population consisted of 16- to 29-year-old participants of the Chlamydia Screening Implementation who completed Ct testing...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Soetens LC,van Benthem BH,Op de Coul EL

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)-Venereal Disease Research Laboratory (VDRL) test is only 27% sensitive for diagnosing neurosyphilis. Discriminant analysis, used on 124 patients, shows that other commonly used laboratory tests can, in combination, identify 87% of patients with neurosyphilis with 94% specificity...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： MacLean S,Luger A

更新日期：1996-09-01 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：OBJECTIVE:Quinolones have a broad spectrum of antimicrobial activity and are widely used for the treatment of uncomplicated Neisseria gonorrhoeae infections. A dramatic increase in the number of reported N. gonorrhoeae infections as well as quinolone-resistant isolates in Vienna prompted us to investigate the pattern o...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Uthman A,Heller-Vitouch C,Stary A,Bilina A,Kuchinka-Koch A,Söltz-Szöts J,Tschachler E

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Twenty of 37 gonorrhea cases identified during an outbreak were diagnosed at one health care organization that used an out-of-state laboratory. The results were transmitted into electronic medical records without provider notification. Delays in treatment and reporting were identified. Systems should be implemented to...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Murray EL,Samuel MC,Brodsky J,Akiba CF,King C,Li M,Wollesen M,Gonzales PE,Watt JP,Bolan G

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fifty-five men were treated for culture-positive chancroid with two 2.5-g doses of thiamphenicol given on each of two consecutive days. Forty-nine patients (89.1%) were cured on this regimen. No adverse effects were noted. Cultured strains of Haemophilus ducreyi were found to be sensitive to thiamphenicol. ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Latif AS,Crocchiolo PR,Lencioni R

更新日期：1984-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Eighty-nine women prostitutes who underwent clinical and microbiologic examination were found to have gonococcal infection. The median age was 22; 92.1% were from urban areas. Nearly all the women prostitutes refrained from barrier methods (92.1%) and had contact with several partners (91.0%). The most frequent clinic...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Vázquez F,Palacio V,Vázquez JA,Berrón S,González A,Llaneza JJ

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Performance characteristics of the Cobas 4800 CT/NG assay were estimated for vaginal swab samples from more than 4000 women. Vaginal samples identified 92.9% and 98.5% of Chlamydia and Gonorrhea infections, respectively, which was more than any other single specimen type (endocervical swabs or urine) regardless of col...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Van Der Pol B,Taylor SN,Liesenfeld O,Williams JA,Hook EW 3rd

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND GOAL:Patients with sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) serve as a bridge population to transmit HIV from higher-risk to lower-risk populations. Our goal was to understand the level of risk behaviors and HIV/STD-related knowledge as well as attitudes among STD patients in China. STUDY DESIGN:An anonymou...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Lau JT,Chen R,Wang Q,Diao J,Tsui H,Yuan W

更新日期：2003-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although human immunodeficiency virus-infected men who have sex with men are at high risk for anal cancer, little is known about the prevalence of anal dysplasia in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected transgender women. Our study found that prevalence rates of abnormal anal cytology and histology in HIV-infect...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Kobayashi T,Sigel K,Gaisa M

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is a major global problem, transmitted primarily by percutaneous exposure to contaminated blood. GOAL:The goal of the study was to determine the seroprevalence of and risk factors for HCV among patients attending two urban STD clinics in Alberta. STUDY DESIGN:Anonymous unlinked sero...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Romanowski B,Preiksaitis J,Campbell P,Fenton J

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The national Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Clinical Consultation Network receives requests regarding complex STD cases. A total of 927 requests from Western states, 2017 to 2019, were analyzed for STD of inquiry and syphilis-specific subtopics. Syphilis requests accounted for most queries, and the number and pro...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Plotzker RE,Hauschild BC,Kelley D,Blakley LA,Park IU

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A new variant of Chlamydia trachomatis (nvCT) was discovered in Sweden in 2006, and it could not be detected by diagnostic systems from Abbott and Roche, whereas the third system used, from Becton Dickinson (BD), detects nvCT. We analyzed 3648 samples from 2 counties that used Roche and 2 counties that used BD methods...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Herrmann B,Eden D,Hadad R,Christerson L,Loré B,Osterlund A,Larsson I,Sylvan S,Fredlund H,Unemo M

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Adherence to recommended laboratory testing practices is crucial for sexually transmitted infection (STI) prevention and control. The objective of this paper is to compare Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) and Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG) testing practices of US clinical laboratories in 2013 prior to the updated 2014...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Davis A,Gaynor A

更新日期：2020-09-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We previously demonstrated a decrease in bacterial vaginosis (BV) and an increase in Lactobacillus colonization among randomized controlled trial (RCT) participants who received monthly oral periodic presumptive treatment (PPT; 2 g metronidazole + 150 mg fluconazole). Posttrial data were analyzed to test the...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Balkus JE,Jaoko W,Mandaliya K,Richardson BA,Masese L,Gitau R,Kiarie J,Marrazzo J,Farquhar C,McClelland RS

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:The pathogenesis of chancroid is currently unclear. There are discrepancies between the virulence of Haemophilus ducreyi in the human and animal experiments. Iron availability influences the virulence of many pathogens. The objective of this study was to investigate the role of iron in virulen...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Sturm AW

更新日期：1997-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Millions of cases of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) occur in the United States each year, resulting in substantial medical costs to the nation. Previous estimates of the total direct cost of STIs are quite dated. We present updated direct medical cost estimates of STIs in the United States. METHODS:...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Owusu-Edusei K Jr,Chesson HW,Gift TL,Tao G,Mahajan R,Ocfemia MC,Kent CK

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To identify factors associated with subsequent sexually transmitted infection (STI) (within 1 year of initial infection) due to Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae or Trichomonas vaginalis. DESIGN:Prospective cohort study. SETTING:A sexually transmitted diseases clinic and four community-based prim...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Fortenberry JD,Brizendine EJ,Katz BP,Wools KK,Blythe MJ,Orr DP

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Malawi adopted syndromic management of sexually transmitted infections in 1993. Based on clinical efficacy and cost, gentamicin 240 mg intramuscularly, and doxycycline 100 mg twice daily x 7 days was selected as the first line regimen to treat urethritis. We sought to establish current laboratory-based Neiss...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Brown LB,Krysiak R,Kamanga G,Mapanje C,Kanyamula H,Banda B,Mhango C,Hoffman M,Kamwendo D,Hobbs M,Hosseinipour MC,Martinson F,Cohen MS,Hoffman IF

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To reduce the prevalence of curable sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in a South African mining community through provision of STD treatment services, including periodic presumptive treatment and prevention education to a core group of high-risk women living in areas around the mines. METHODS:Women at hi...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Steen R,Vuylsteke B,DeCoito T,Ralepeli S,Fehler G,Conley J,Bruckers L,Dallabetta G,Ballard R

更新日期：2000-01-01 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：OBJECTIVES:To examine changes in the sexual behavior of London gay men between 1998 and 2008. METHODS:Gay men using London gyms were surveyed annually between 1998 and 2005, and again in 2008 (n=6064; range, 482-834 per year). Information was collected on human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) status of the respondent, un...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Lattimore S,Thornton A,Delpech V,Elford J

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Oral human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is a cause of oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma, yet little is known about the epidemiology and natural history of infection. METHODS:At a baseline and 3-month follow-up visit, 1000 young adults aged 18 to 30 years provided an oral rinse sample and completed a s...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Pickard RK,Xiao W,Broutian TR,He X,Gillison ML

更新日期：2012-07-01 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