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Gonorrhea and chlamydia prevalence in different anatomical sites among men who have sex with men: a cross-sectional study in Guangzhou, China

BMC Infectious Diseases, 2018
Background A high rectal and oropharyngeal sexually transmitted infection (STI) burden has been reported among men who have sex with men (MSM) in many regions, but little data exists on rectal and oropharyngeal STIs among MSM in China.
Li-Gang Yang, Xiao-Hui Zhang, Pei-Zhen Zhao, Zheng-Yu Chen, Wu-Jian Ke, Xu-Qi Ren, Liu-Yuan Wang, Wei-Ying Chen, Joseph D. Tucker   +8 more
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Macrolide and fluoroquinolone associated mutations in Mycoplasma genitalium in a retrospective study of male and female patients seeking care at a STI Clinic in Guangzhou, China, 2016-2018

BMC Infectious Diseases, 2020
Background Antimicrobial resistance in M. genitalium is a growing clinical problem. We investigated the mutations associated with macrolide and fluoroquinolone resistance, two commonly used medical regimens for treatment in China.
Wujian Ke, Dongling Li, Lai Sze Tso, Ran Wei, Yinyuan Lan, Zhengyu Chen, Xiaohui Zhang, Liuyuan Wang, Chunmei Liang, Yuying Liao, Huiru Chen, Yahui Liu, Heping Zheng, Ligang Yang   +13 more
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Syphilis Self-Testing Among Female Sex Workers in China: Implications for Expanding Syphilis Screening

Frontiers in Public Health, 2022
BackgroundSyphilis self-testing (SST) may help expand syphilis test uptake among female sex workers. However, there has been no studies on examining SST among female sex workers.
Cheng Wang, Cheng Wang, Xia Li, Xia Li, Yajie Wang, Yajie Wang, Bin Yang, Bin Yang   +7 more
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Retrospective Analysis of Scrotal Ultrasound and Duplex Findings Among Infertile Men in Egypt [PDF]

International Journal of Medical Arts
Background: Infertility affects approximately 15% of couples worldwide, with male factors contributing significantly but often remain underdiagnosed.
Ahmed Mahmoud ElShibany, Yasmine Mohamed, Hatem Kamal Abdelhafez, Ahmed Hosny Hasanien Ali, Abdelrahman Ghazaly, Eman Mohamed Salah   +5 more
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The Role of Chemokines in Psoriasis—An Overview

Medicina, 2021
By participating in both the recruitment and activation of T lymphocytes, macrophages and neutrophils at the site of psoriatic inflammation, chemokines play an important role in the pathogenesis of psoriasis and, crucially, may be one indicator of the ...
Natalia Zdanowska, Marta Kasprowicz-Furmańczyk, Waldemar Placek, Agnieszka Owczarczyk-Saczonek   +3 more
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Macrolide and fluoroquinolone resistance-associated mutations in Mycoplasma genitalium in Johannesburg, South Africa, 2007–2014

BMC Infectious Diseases, 2019
Background Antimicrobial resistance in Mycoplasma genitalium is rising globally with resultant clinical treatment failure. We investigated the prevalence of mutations in the macrolide and fluoroquinolone resistance-determining regions of M. genitalium in
Etienne E. Muller, Mahlape P. Mahlangu, David A. Lewis, Ranmini S. Kularatne   +3 more
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The Correction of Facial Morphea Lesions by Hyaluronic Acid: A Case Series and Literature Review

Dermatology and Therapy, 2020
Introduction The aim of the study is to assess the long-term safety and efficacy of hyaluronic acid (HA) administration in correction of facial morphea lesions and to review the literature on the subject.
Agnieszka Owczarczyk-Saczonek, Marta Kasprowicz-Furmańczyk, Anna Kruszewska, Magdalena Krajewska-Włodarczyk, Agata Bechtold, Paulina Klimek, Waldemar Placek   +6 more
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Risk behaviors of 15-21 year olds in Mexico lead to a high prevalence of sexually transmitted infections: results of a survey in disadvantaged urban areas. [PDF]

, 2006
BACKGROUND: Due to the fact that adolescents are more likely to participate in high-risk behaviors, this sector of the population is particularly vulnerable to contracting sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and resultant health problems.
Sanchez-Aleman, Miguel-Angel, Juan-Pablo Gutierrez, Carlos J Conde-Glez, Bertozzi Stefano M, Bertozzi, Stefano M, Gutierrez Juan-Pablo, Gutierrez, Juan-Pablo, Sanchez-Aleman Miguel-Angel, Conde-Glez, Carlos J, Conde-Glez Carlos J, Stefano M Bertozzi, Miguel-Angel Sanchez-Aleman   +11 more
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Trends in Neisseria gonorrhoeae Antimicrobial Resistance over a Ten-Year Surveillance Period, Johannesburg, South Africa, 2008–2017

Antibiotics, 2018
Background: In South Africa, sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are managed through a syndromic approach at primary healthcare centres (PHCs). Neisseria gonorrhoeae is the predominant cause of male urethritis syndrome.
Ranmini Kularatne, Venessa Maseko, Lindy Gumede, Tendesayi Kufa   +3 more
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Vaginal Tablets of Metronidazole (750 mg) plus Miconazole Nitrate (200 mg) versus Oral Metronidazole (2 g) for Bacterial Vaginosis: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Siriraj Medical Journal, 2021
Objective: To compare the cure rates, side effects, satisfaction, and recurrence rates of bacterial vaginosis (BV) in women having vaginal tablets of metronidazole (750 mg) plus miconazole (200 mg)—the “NPF group”—versus oral metronidazole (2 g)—the “MET
Manopchai Thamkhantho, Chenchit Chayachinda, Chanita Lertaroonchai   +2 more
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