Hepatitis due to herpes simplex virus in a nonpregnant patient: treatment with acyclovir.

abstract：OBJECTIVES:In the United States, black men who have sex with men (BMSM) are disproportionately affected by the HIV epidemic. The elevated estimates of HIV among BMSM suggest that to slow rates of HIV infections, a range of factors that may contribute to transmission must be researched. Use of online venues for seeking ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Eaton LA,Maksut JL,Gamarel KE,Siembida EJ,Driffin DD,Baldwin R

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Whether male circumcision reduces the risk of acquiring human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection remains controversial. STUDY DESIGN:As there have now been a number of studies conducted that have examined this issue, we undertook to review their findings. Thirty epidemiological studies id...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Moses S,Plummer FA,Bradley JE,Ndinya-Achola JO,Nagelkerke NJ,Ronald AR

更新日期：1994-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are important public health concerns among black men who have sex with men only (BMSMO), as well as those who have sex with both men and women (BMSMW). Sexually transmitted infections also increase risk of acquiring and HIV, which is also a critical concern. Compared wi...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Dyer TV,Turpin RE,Stall R,Khan MR,Nelson LE,Brewer R,Friedman MR,Mimiaga MJ,Cook RL,OʼCleirigh C,Mayer KH

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The use of sexual network analysis has the potential to further our understanding of sexually tranmitted disease (STD) epidemics and contribute to the development of more effective targeted control strategies. GOAL:To use sexual network analysis to study transmission patterns of chlamydia and gonorrhea in M...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Wylie JL,Jolly A

更新日期：2001-01-01 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：:In every society, congenital syphilis (CS) has significant medical, economic, societal and emotional burdens; these are poorly characterized but high. Inexplicably, the elimination of CS has failed to attract international attention. Yet, the cornerstones of programs to do this universally are in place, the recent dev...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Schmid GP,Stoner BP,Hawkes S,Broutet N

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objective of this study was to assess whether providing a choice of condoms would increase condom acceptability, increase self-reported use, and decrease incident sexually transmitted infection. STUDY:We randomized 414 men presenting with urethral discharge in Jamaica to receive either the "standard" cli...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Steiner MJ,Hylton-Kong T,Figueroa JP,Hobbs MM,Behets F,Smikle M,Tweedy K,Powell S,McNeil L,Brathwaite A

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We conducted formative research to evaluate the acceptability and feasibility of continuous diaphragm use among low-income women highly exposed to sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in Madagascar. GOAL:To identify potential obstacles to researching the effectiveness of diaphragm use for STI prevention i...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Behets FM,Van Damme K,Turner AN,Rabenja NL,Ravelomanana NL,Raharinivo MS,Zeller KA,Rennie SM,Swezey TA

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Few studies have demonstrated that bacterial vaginosis (BV) is associated with sexual behavior risk factors similar to those for other sexually transmitted diseases. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of these factors in a multivariate analysis of data from women infec...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Nilsson U,Hellberg D,Shoubnikova M,Nilsson S,Mårdh PA

更新日期：1997-05-01 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：OBJECTIVE:The objective of this study was to describe acceptability of urine chlamydia testing among asymptomatic men and providers' attitudes toward testing. STUDY DESIGN:Asymptomatic men (no urethral discharge/dysuria) were offered free testing and characteristics of men who accepted were compared with those who dec...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Marrazzo JM,Ellen JM,Kent C,Gaydos C,Chapin J,Dunne EF,Rietmeijer CA

更新日期：2007-03-01 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:We report the prevalence and incidence of 3 treatable sexually transmitted pathogens (Neiserria gonorrhoeae, Chlamydia trachomatis, and Trichomonas vaginalis) in women who were HIV infected or at high risk for HIV infection, in pregnancy and postpartum, respectively. METHOD:Vulvovaginal specimens collected ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Moodley D,Moodley P,Sebitloane M,Soowamber D,McNaughton-Reyes HL,Groves AK,Maman S

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Rectal and oral Neisseria gonorrhoeae (GC) and Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) infections are common among people with HIV, especially men who have sex with men (MSM); however, GC/CT testing rates remain low in many HIV clinics. We evaluated the real-world implementation and results of extragenital nucleic acid a...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Pottorff A,Duarte P,Chow J,Luque A,Nijhawan AE

更新日期：2021-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe the effects of multiple freeze and thaw cycles on the sensitivity of the immunoglobulins IgG and IgM measured by enzyme-linked immunoassays in the sera of patients with syphilis. Stored frozen sera can withstand repeated freezing and thawing cycles with a minimal detrimental effect on the sensitivity of th...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Castro AR,Jost HA

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The success of an intervention to prevent syphilis will depend on the context and the goal of the intervention. To help programs choose interventions, we reviewed major changes in context and types of interventions that may be effective. METHODS:We reviewed the literature on the changing context of syphilis...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Peterman TA,Cha S

更新日期：2018-09-01 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：BACKGROUND:Methods for accessing large sexual networks are essential for investigating the mechanisms for the spread of sexually transmitted infections. GOAL:Four samples of cases were compared with the total population to determine which identified the largest networks. STUDY DESIGN:Individuals with positive test re...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Jolly AM,Wylie JL

更新日期：2001-04-01 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：:Genetic detection of Neisseria gonorrhoeae is replacing culture for increased diagnostic sensitivity. Specificity of several nucleic acid amplification tests is suboptimal. Herein, the Gen-Probe APTIMA Combo 2 and APTIMA GC assays had 100% specificity and 100% sensitivity after confirmatory testing, when testing 298 i...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Golparian D,Tabrizi SN,Unemo M

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Given the many options available, selecting an HIV test for a particular clinical or research setting can be daunting. Making an informed decision requires an assessment of the likelihood of acute infection in the test population and an understanding of key aspects of the tests themselves. The ability of individual te...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Hurt CB,Nelson JAE,Hightow-Weidman LB,Miller WC

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:High rates of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) present an ongoing costly public health challenge. One approach to reduce STD transmission is to increase the number of clinicians adopting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's STD Treatment Guidelines. This evaluation assesses the effectiveness ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Dreisbach S,Devine S,Fitch J,Anderson T,Lee T,Rietmeijer C,Corbett KK

更新日期：2011-06-01 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:Sexually transmitted disease (STD) transmission may occur if the time between dissolution and formation of sex partnerships, the gap, is shorter than mean duration of infectivity of STDs. GOAL:The goal was to examine gaps reported by a nationally representative sample of reproductive-age women. STUDY DESIG...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Kraut-Becher JR,Aral SO

更新日期：2003-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Little is known about the prevalence and determinants of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection in women from West India, although incidence of and mortality from cervical cancer is high. METHODS:Cervical specimens were collected, and questionnaires on lifestyle and reproductive factors were administered to 2...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Sauvaget C,Nene BM,Jayant K,Kelkar R,Malvi SG,Shastri SS,Sankaranarayanan R

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to explore the benefit of high-dose intravaginal metronidazole as a maintenance therapy in reducing recurrence rates of bacterial vaginosis (BV). Eighteen women with a history of recurrent BV and symptomatic BV were treated with metronidazole 750 mg suppository intravaginally daily for 7 ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Aguin T,Akins RA,Sobel JD

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Little is known about sex practices that increase the risk of contracting HIV infection or the level of HIV and AIDS knowledge among sexually transmitted disease (STD) patients in China. OBJECTIVE:To describe AIDS and HIV knowledge, sexual practices, and factors associated with never using condoms among pat...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Wang J,Jiang B,Siegal H,Falck R,Carlson R

更新日期：2001-03-01 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 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：BACKGROUND:Herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection is one of the most common viral infections worldwide. Genital herpes is associated with other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) including HIV. Data on prevalence of HSV infections and other STIs in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are limited. METHODS:We conducted the fi...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Memish ZA,Almasri M,Chentoufi AA,Al-Tawfiq JA,Al-Shangiti AM,Al-Kabbani KM,Otaibi B,Assirri A,Yezli S

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00