Confirmation of the Syva MicroTrak enzyme immunoassay for chlamydia trachomatis by Syva Direct Fluorescent Antibody Test.

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Neurocognitive impairment is common in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected subjects. The relationship of sexually transmitted diseases to neurocognitive changes is unknown. GOAL:To establish whether HIV-infected patients with a history of syphilis or gonorrhea have a higher rate of ne...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Wallace MR,Heaton RK,McCutchan JA,Malone JL,Velin R,Nelson J,Miller LK,Weiss PJ,Oldfield EC 3rd,Grant I

更新日期：1997-08-01 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: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：:Medical record review was used to identify missed opportunities for chlamydia screening among 103 American Indian/Alaska Native women. Of these, 69% had received a pregnancy test and 74% had received a urine test in the previous 12 months. Chlamydia screening may increase if linked to the other routine clinical testin...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Taylor MM,Reilley B,Tulloch S,Winscott M,Dunnigan A,Russell M,Redd JT

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Asymptomatic neurosyphilis is more difficult to diagnose in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected patients because HIV itself can cause cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) pleocytosis. The proportion of CSF lymphocytes that are B cells is elevated in neurosyphilis, suggesting that the CSF concentration of the B ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Marra CM,Tantalo LC,Sahi SK,Maxwell CL,Lukehart SA

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Serosorting is the practice of choosing sex partners or selectively using condoms based on a sex partner's perceived HIV status. The extent to which serosorting protects African American (AA) and Hispanic men who have sex with men (MSM) is unknown. METHODS:We analyzed data collected from MSM sexually transm...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Golden MR,Dombrowski JC,Kerani RP,Stekler JD

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:The rapid increase in the number of physician office visits for condylomata acuminata and the association of human papillomavirus and cancer has prompted renewed interest in the epidemiology of this sexually-transmitted disease. Few epidemiologic studies have examined what risk factors are ass...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Van Den Eeden SK,Habel LA,Sherman KJ,McKnight B,Stergachis A,Daling JR

更新日期：1998-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:A quick and highly sensitive diagnostic test would be valuable in the diagnosis of Chlamydia trachomatis. GOAL OF THIS STUDY:We compared a new polymerase chain reaction (PCR) technique to Chlamydiazyme (Abbott, North Chicago, IL) in the detection of male chlamydial urethritis, and evaluated t...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Wiesenfeld HC,Uhrin M,Dixon BW,Sweet RL

更新日期：1994-09-01 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：:We describe a case of acute urethritis caused by Neisseria meningitidis group B in a heterosexual man. The symptoms started five days after intercourse that included fellatio with a casual female partner. No other urethral pathogens could be isolated. After intramuscular administration of penicillin G, clinical signs ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Hartmann AA,Elsner P

更新日期：1988-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The base-line prevalence of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection among applicants for first trimester induced abortion and among a sexually transmitted disease (STD) clinic population with macroscopically visible condyloma is investigated. Cervical cells were collected from 505 women applying for induced abortion. Cel...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Csángó PA,Skuland J,Nilsen A,Pedersen BS,Jagars G

更新日期：1992-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The association between area-based social factors and sexually transmitted diseases has been demonstrated in numerous studies. Such associations have not previously been explored for their potential to quantify likelihood of higher transmission of gonorrhea in small geographic areas. METHODS:Aggregate censu...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Stenger MR,Samuel MC,Anschuetz GL,Pugsley R,Eaglin M,Klingler E,Reed M,Schumacher CM,Simon J,Weinstock H

更新日期：2014-11-01 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：:The concentration of the protein CA-125 in serum was determined in women with a normal pelvis visualized at laparoscopy (control group, n = 15) and compared with serum levels of this protein in women with pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) (n = 14). Mean serum concentrations of CA-125 were similar in the two groups: 17...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Brumsted JR,Mead PB,Gibson M

更新日期：1988-07-01 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：:Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), one of the major sequelae of the current epidemic of sexually transmitted diseases, has been shown to be a polymicrobial infection. This study compares the efficacy and safety of two broad-spectrum combination drug regimens, cefotetan with doxycycline and cefoxitin with doxycycline, ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Walker CK,Landers DV,Ohm-Smith MJ,Robbie MO,Luft J,Schachter J,Sweet RL

更新日期：1991-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this study was to develop and apply a serologic method for identification of different strains of Neisseria gonorrhoeae. Several procedures for preparation of cell-free extracts were tried; the most satisfactory was that with phosphate-buffered saline solution. Both capillary tube and immunodiffusion ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Quinn RW,Lowry PN,Hellerqvist CG

更新日期：1980-04-01 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：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：:Female guinea pigs were inoculated intravaginally with guinea pig cytomegalovirus (GPCMV) propagated either in guinea pig embryo fibroblast cultures (GPEF) or salivary glands. The incidence of infection was higher with GPEF virus. Rare instances of isolation of GPCMV from cervical swabs 9-48 hr after inoculation was a...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Barron AL,Menna JH,Moses EB,Rank RG,Ryu H,White HJ

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Anal lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) infections, caused by Chlamydia trachomatis biovar L (Ct+/LGV+), are endemic among men who have sex with men (MSM). Anal non-LGV biovar Ct infections (Ct+/LGV-) can be eradicated with 1 week doxycycline, whereas Ct+/LGV+ infections require 3-week doxycycline. To differenti...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： de Vries HJ,Smelov V,Ouburg S,Pleijster J,Geskus RB,Speksnijder AG,Fennema JS,Morré SA

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lymphogranuloma venereum was diagnosed postpartum in a young black woman, who was a drug abuser. Chlamydia trachomatis was isolated from aspirate of a left inguinal mass, and the patient was also seropositive for human immunodeficiency virus. During hospitalization she was treated with ampicillin, gentamicin, and doxy...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Heaton S,Hammerschlag MR,Roblin PM,Di Pasquale RC

更新日期：1988-07-01 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：:In a randomized trial among African women with recurrent genital herpes, episodic acyclovir therapy resulted in modestly greater likelihood of lesion healing (hazard ratio [HR] = 1.48, P = 0.098; mean, 5.1 vs. 6.0 days) and cessation of herpes simplex virus shedding (HR = 1.88, P = 0.008; mean, 3.0 vs. 5.0 days) compa...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Baeten JM,Reid SE,Delany-Moretlwe S,Hughes JP,Wang RS,Wilcox E,Limbada M,Akpomiemie G,Corey L,Wald A,Celum C

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Using data from the 2006-2010 National Survey of Family Growth, we found that lifetime number of vaginal sex partners is positively associated with the number of sex partners in the past 12 months and negatively associated with age at first vaginal intercourse among 15- to 44-year-old male and female respondents. ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Haderxhanaj LT,Leichliter JS,Aral SO,Chesson HW

更新日期：2014-06-01 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：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：:Susceptibility to thiamphenicol was tested, and plasmids were characterized for 1925 strains of penicillinase-producing Neisseria gonorrhoeae (PPNG) isolated in The Netherlands in 1981 and 1982. Of the 1925 isolates, 771 harbored the so-called "Asia" (4.5-megadalton) resistance plasmid and 1154 had the so called "Afri...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： van Klingeren B,van Wijngaarden LJ,Dessens-Kroon M

更新日期：1984-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Female-controlled methods of HIV prevention, such as vaginal microbicides, are urgently needed, particularly among drug-involved women. Acceptability research is critical to product development. GOAL:To assess the acceptability of forms and application methods for future microbicides. DESIGN...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Hammett TM,Mason TH,Joanis CL,Foster SE,Harmon P,Robles RR,Finlinson HA,Feudo R,Vining-Bethea S,Jeter G,Mayer KH,Doherty-Iddings P,Seage GR 3rd

更新日期：2000-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Male circumcision (MC) decreases the risk of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) acquisition in men. We explored associations between MC of the primary sex partner and women's risk of acquisition of chlamydial (Ct), gonococcal (GC), or trichomonal (Tv) infections. METHODS:We analyzed data from a prospective ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted diseases

authors： Turner AN,Morrison CS,Padian NS,Kaufman JS,Behets FM,Salata RA,Mmiro FA,Chipato T,Celentano DD,Rugpao S,Miller WC

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00