Health literacy and current CD4 cell count in a multiethnic U.S. sample of adults living with HIV infection.

abstract：:Our objective was to analyse the characteristics of patients who were unaware of their HIV infection until they developed AIDS, in the period after introduction of highly active antiretroviral therapy. The complete national register of HIV and AIDS cases reported to the Department of Epidemiology at the Swedish Instit...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Brännström J,Akerlund B,Arneborn M,Blaxhult A,Giesecke J

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Increasing Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) rates and ever-present Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG) infections in women have given rise in the past to consideration of male screening programs in order to address the silent male reservoir. Non-medical venues (e.g. home collection, restrooms or other private locations) may be viabl...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Ferrero DV,Meyers HN,Ferrero GM,Schultz DE

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:HIV disproportionately affects men who have sex with men (MSM). Substance use is common among people living with HIV and may affect antiretroviral therapy adherence. Nevertheless, research examining the association between substance use and viral suppression is lacking. The aims of this study were to determine the ass...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Brown MJ,Serovich JM,Laschober TC,Kimberly JA

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In Bambari and Bria, 2 towns in the Central African Republic (CAR), we analysed a patient-led partner referral programme within enhanced sexually transmitted disease (STD) services. New (index) patients received syndromic management, counselling about notifying and treating contacts, and vouchers for distribution. Fro...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Koumans EH,Barker K,Massanga M,Hawkins RV,Somse P,Parker KA,Moran J

更新日期：1999-06-01 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：:The aim of this study was to investigate the factors relating to CD4 level at HIV diagnosis and HIV testing behaviour. Participants were newly diagnosed patients (n = 654) in Japan from 2000 to 2005. Around 75% of participants were diagnosed at hospital and clinics. Mean CD4 counts at diagnosis through voluntary HIV t...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Takano M,Okada M,Oka S,Wagatsuma Y

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To assess the efficacy of a novel glycosylated mammalian cell derived recombinant human interferon-beta (r-hIFN-beta-1a) in the intralesional treatment of genital condylomata acuminata. The study was randomized, double-blind and placebo-controlled. Patients (n=60) with up to 8 distinct condylomata acuminata were rando...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Bornstein J,Pascal B,Zarfati D,Goldshmid N,Abramovici H

更新日期：1997-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In 2010/2011, regional commissioners withdrew payment for the fixed-dose combination Combivir, forcing a switch to component drugs. This was deemed clinically acceptable and annual savings of £44 k expected. We estimated the true costs of switching and examined patient outcomes. Information for 46 patients using Combi...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Taylor R,Carlin E,Sadique Z,Ahmed I,Adams EJ

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A vaginal tampon specimen was previously shown to be suitable for the molecular diagnosis of non-ulcerative sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Different tampon fluid preparations were evaluated for the diagnosis of bacterial vaginosis (BV). Women with pregnancy related problems were enrolled. Two observers evalua...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Sturm PD,Moodley P,Nzimande G,Balkistan R,Connolly C,Sturm AW

更新日期：2002-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients who acquire repeated infections of gonorrhoea are well described. A study was undertaken of male patients attending a central London clinic in an attempt to identify features of those acquiring repeated infections to facilitate risk reduction strategies. During the 3 years 1990 to 1992, 18.8% of patients cont...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Sherrard J,Barlow D

更新日期：1996-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Late HIV diagnosis in the UK remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality. In line with British HIV Association recommendations, we implemented routine HIV Screening in Croydon University Hospital Acute Medical Unit in London after an audit in 2011 revealed very high levels of late diagnosis. Our re-audit assessed...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Hill-Tout R,Cormack I,Elgalib A

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Safer conception strategies to reduce the HIV transmission risk include antiretroviral therapy for HIV-positive partners, pre-exposure prophylaxis for HIV-negative partners, condomless sex limited to fertile periods, and home-based self-insemination. Resistance to taking treatment or cultural concerns may limit uptake...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Schwartz SR,West N,Phofa R,Yende N,Sanne I,Bassett J,Van Rie A

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In Ireland the incidence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) is steadily increasing while the number of new HIV-diagnoses in men who have sex with men has more than doubled in the past decade. This study investigated the prevalence of STIs in asymptomatic HIV-infected men who have sex with men (MSM) attending a ...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Keaveney S,Sadlier C,O'Dea S,Delamere S,Bergin C

更新日期：2014-09-01 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：:The Russian HIV epidemic is primarily fuelled by injection drug use, but heterosexual spread may be playing an increasing role in transmission. Government-funded AIDS clinics provide most HIV treatment in Russia, and represent an important contact point between the medical community and infected population. Little is ...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Davidson AS,Zaller N,Dukhovlinova E,Toussova O,Feller E,Heimer R,Kozlov A

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pthiriasis palpebrarum caused by infestation with Pthirus pubis (crab louse) draws attention to pediculosis in the pubic and inguinal region. As pthiriasis is usually transmitted by sexual contact, many cases are likely to have other sexually transmitted diseases. A multidisciplinary approach is essential in the manag...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Manjunatha NP,Jayamanne GR,Desai SP,Moss TR,Lalik J,Woodland A

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As few studies have compared the clinical features of rectal gonorrhoea in men who have sex with men with or without concurrent chlamydial infection, this longitudinal study was undertaken to address this issue. The cohort consisted of 129 men with rectal gonorrhoea, 34 of whom had concurrent chlamydiae. Symptoms of p...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： McMillan A,Young H

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A seasonal variation in the presentation of Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PCP) has been reported and a previous study from this centre noted a seasonal variation in mortality rates. This study examined seasonal influences (including climatic factors) within-host factors (clinical and laboratory-derived variables),...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Miller RF,Evans HE,Copas AJ,Huggett JF,Edwards SG,Walzer PD

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A pre-treatment and a 3-week post-treatment isolate of Neisseria gonorrhoeae from a 13-year-old boy treated with azithromycin in a single 1 g oral dose were characterized microbiologically. Both isolates were of the same serovar/auxotype (1B6/non-requiring) and had similar antibiograms apart from erythromycin and azit...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Young H,Moyes A,McMillan A

更新日期：1997-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report the case of a patient with a large Buschke-Lowenstein tumour which had previously recurred following local excision. A preferred treatment modality for this rare variant of human papillomavirus has not been clearly defined. Treatment with chemo-radiotherapy in this case resulted in complete resolution of the...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Armstrong N,Foley G,Wilson J,Finan P,Sebag-Montefiore D

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objectives were, first, to determine the sensitivity and specificity of the Osmetech Microbial Analyser (OMA) for the diagnosis of bacterial vaginosis (BV) and, secondly, to determine the factors that interfere with the performance of the test. Women presenting to a genitourinary medicine clinic underwent routine ...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Hay P,Tummon A,Ogunfile M,Adebiyi A,Adefowora A

更新日期：2003-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Partner notification as a public health measure to reduce transmission of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) is a cornerstone of STI control in most countries. The success of any partner notification strategy is conditional on its acceptability and feasibility to both patients and health-care professionals, its co...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Estcourt CS,Sutcliffe LJ,Shackleton T

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this study was to quantitatively measure the nature of concurrent sex partnering in two samples of drug users having large numbers of sex partners. The purpose of this study was to measure concurrent sex partnering and overlap in concurrent sex partners in two samples of drug users in which some or al...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Williams ML,Ross MW,Atkinson J,Bowen A,Klovdahl A,Timpson SC

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Schistosomiasis is uncommon in the UK but is found in migrant populations and in those who travel to areas of endemic schistosomiasis. Apparent clinical symptoms may occur long after the patient has left an endemic area. Female urogenital schistosomiasis (arising from infection by Schistosoma haematobium, endemic in A...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Samuel MI,Taylor C

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cutaneous Candida infections may occur in patients with HIV/AIDS, cancer, receiving chemotherapy and solid organ transplantation. A 32-year-old woman was admitted to the department suffering from pruritic and erythematous plaque on left side of her face for the past two months. The patient was HIV positive, diagnosed ...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Demiraslan H,Alabay S,Kilic AU,Borlu M,Doganay M

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:National guidelines state that hepatitis B and C testing should be targeted to those with risk factors. However, there is little data to support this recommendation. There is also limited data of viral hepatitis prevalence in attendees at genitourinary medicine clinics. We report the prevalence of hepatitis B infectio...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Price H,Salimee S,Coelho D

更新日期：2017-03-01 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：:Highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) has transformed HIV-1 infection from an invariably fatal disease into a chronic infection requiring lifelong treatment. However, the challenges we still face are the urgent need to provide affordable sustainable therapy to the millions of infected individuals who live in re...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Dorrell L

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients who do not attend (DNA) clinic appointments are wasteful of resources and may also pose a potential public health risk through the onward transmission of untreated sexually transmitted infections (STIs). This service evaluation was performed to assess the demographics of DNAs, patient reasons for non-attendan...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Swarbrick C,Foley E,Sanmani L,Patel R

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Our objectives were to determine the prevalence of Neisseria gonorrhoeae and its association with other STD causing organisms. Three hundred and thirty-six consecutive women (female sex workers (FSWs) and married contacts), attending a sexually transmitted disease (STD) clinic in Mumbai, were screened for N. gonorrhoe...

journal_title：International journal of STD & AIDS

authors： Divekar AA,Gogate AS,Shivkar LK,Gogate S,Badhwar VR

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00