Context-Appropriate Interventions to Prevent Syphilis: A Narrative Review.

abstract：:Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and sequencing-based treponeme typing was used to analyze 72 blood samples, collected from human immunodeficiency virus and syphilis co-infected patients during 2014 to 2015 in Antwerp, Belgium. Twenty-nine (40.3%) isolates were polymerase chain reaction positive for Treponem...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Mikalová L,Grillová L,Osbak K,Strouhal M,Kenyon C,Crucitti T,Šmajs D

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cross-sectional surveys were conducted annually from 2006 to 2011 at a music festival. Eight thousand one hundred sixty-five young people completed surveys. STI testing rates increased over time, but there was an increase in the prevalence of some sexual risk behaviors and little improvement in STI knowledge between 2...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Lim MS,Bowring AL,Gold J,Aitken CK,Hellard ME

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A solid-phase hemadsorption (SPHA) technique for the rapid detection of Treponema pallidum-specific IgM antibodies is described. The demonstration of these immunoglobulins permits differentiation between a recent and a long-lasting infection and facilitates the decision as to whether or not a patient should receive th...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Schmidt BL

更新日期：1980-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Self-collected samples have been shown to be an acceptable and sensitive method for the detection by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among women. GOAL The goal of the study was to compare self-collected sampling methods to conventional practitioner endocervical sampl...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Knox J,Tabrizi SN,Miller P,Petoumenos K,Law M,Chen S,Garland SM

更新日期：2002-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although sexually abused children are usually evaluated only for the presence of infections with Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Treponema pallidum, they are also at risk for acquiring other sexually transmitted organisms prevalent in the adult population. Accordingly, we examined pharyngeal, anorectal and genital specimens...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Hammerschlag MR,Doraiswamy B,Cox P,Cummings M,McCormack WM

更新日期：1987-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Bacterial vaginosis (BV), a prevalent infection in women of reproductive age, is associated with increased risk of upper genital tract and sexually transmitted infections, and complications in pregnancy. Currently approved treatments include metronidazole, which requires once or twice daily intravaginal admi...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Schwebke JR,Marrazzo J,Beelen AP,Sobel JD

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Adolescents and young adults comprise disproportionately high percentages of individuals living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and those with undiagnosed HIV. Our objective was to determine factors associated with history of HIV testing and receipt of results among a sample of urban, high-risk, sexu...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Straub DM,Arrington-Sanders R,Harris DR,Willard N,Kapogiannis B,Emmanuel P,Futterman D,Ellen JM,Adolescent Trials Network for HIV\/AIDS Interventions.

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:After reaching an all-time low in 2000, syphilis incidence in the United States has increased as the burden shifted from heterosexuals to men who have sex with men (MSM). Houston, Texas, experienced 2 outbreaks of syphilis during this transformation in trends. Further evaluation is necessary to determine if ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Hallmark CJ,Hill MJ,Luswata C,Watkins KL,Thornton L,McNeese M,Ross MW

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The mechanism of inhibition of Neisseria gonorrhoeae by pyocin 103 was examined. Pyocin 103 decreases the viability of N. gonorrhoeae immediately after its addition to logarithmically growing cells by single-hit kinetics. This inhibition was paralleled by an immediate cessation of protein synthesis, RNA synthesis, and...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Stein DC,Clark VL,Young FE

更新日期：1983-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sexual behaviors have been linked to seropositivity for human papillomavirus (HPV) but not with the magnitude of the seroreactivity. GOALS:The objective of this analysis was to examine the association of sexual behavior, cervical HPV 16 DNA positivity at enrollment (past) and at diagnosis (current), and oth...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Castle PE,Shields T,Kirnbauer R,Manos MM,Burk RD,Glass AG,Scott DR,Sherman ME,Schiffman M

更新日期：2002-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In light of the racial-ethnic and poverty composition of the United States population and the distribution of syphilis morbidity across population subgroups, it is important to determine how race-ethnicity and poverty jointly and independently affect transmission dynamics of syphilis and other sexually transmitted dis...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Aral SO

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:There have been few recent population-based herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) seroprevalence studies in England, but reports from the United States have indicated a 30% rise in HSV-2 seroprevalence between 1976 and 1994. This study aimed to ascertain trends in HSV-2 infection in England between 1991 and 20...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Morris-Cunnington M,Brown D,Pimenta J,Robinson NJ,Miller E

更新日期：2004-04-01 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：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：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：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：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：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Trichomonas vaginalis is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections. In Malawi, rates of trichomoniasis in women are high. The prevalence of T. vaginalis infection in men is expected to be high but has not previously been documented. GOALS:We sought to determine the prevalence of ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Hobbs MM,Kazembe P,Reed AW,Miller WC,Nkata E,Zimba D,Daly CC,Chakraborty H,Cohen MS,Hoffman I

更新日期：1999-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Azithromycin has been used to treat primary and secondary syphilis and as prophylaxis for sexual partners. We evaluated syphilis treatment failure in patients who received azithromycin therapy. METHODS:Patients who did not respond to azithromycin therapy were referred to Shanghai Skin Disease and sexually t...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Zhou P,Li K,Lu H,Qian Y,Gu X,Gong W,Tucker JD,Cohen MS

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the incidence of early syphilis based on time from initiation of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected patients. STUDY DESIGN:Five hundred thirty-nine HIV-positive patients undergoing HAART were followed up to 4 years to identify early (prima...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Park WB,Jang HC,Kim SH,Kim HB,Kim NJ,Oh MD,Choe KW

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/sexually transmitted disease (STD)-related interventions rely on self-reported risk behavioral data, which are biased toward social desirability. It is warranted to develop methods for data triangulation. METHODS:Some questions on HIV/STD-related behaviors that were asked ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Lau JT,Yeung NC,Mui LW,Tsui HY,Gu J

更新日期：2011-09-01 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: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:The prevalence of gonorrhea (GC) among adolescent and young women attending some urban emergency departments (EDs) ranges from 1% to 7%, but historically screening has not been logistically practical. GOAL:The primary goal of the study was to assess the cost effectiveness of GC screening in women ages 15 to...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Aledort JE,Hook EW 3rd,Weinstein MC,Goldie SJ

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Because of increases in reported syphilis, we sought to identify factors associated with missed and delayed syphilis treatment and partner elicitation interview. METHODS:We reviewed syphilis cases reported during June 1, 2006 to May 31, 2007 and conducted multivariate logistic regression analyses to determi...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Chen SY,Johnson M,Sunenshine R,England B,Komatsu K,Taylor M

更新日期：2009-07-01 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：:At a clinic for treatment of sexually transmitted diseases, 1,453 patients were examined for pharyngeal colonization with Neisseria gonorrhoeae. A history of oral sex was reported by 895 (61.2%) of the patients. N. gonorrhoeae was isolated from the pharynges of 42 (2.9%) of the 1,453 patients. Twenty-seven of the 42 p...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Osborne NG,Grubin L

更新日期：1979-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Errors in the classification of male circumcision status could bias studies linking infection to lack of circumcision. GOAL:To determine the frequency and factors associated with the reproducibility of reporting circumcision status. STUDY DESIGN:Secondary analysis of data using logistic regression modeling...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Diseker RA 3rd,Lin LS,Kamb ML,Peterman TA,Kent C,Zenilman J,Lentz A,Douglas JM Jr,Rhodes F,Malotte KC,Iatesta M

更新日期：2001-06-01 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：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