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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
doaj   +1 more source

First National Genomic Epidemiological Study of Neisseria gonorrhoeae Strains Spreading Across Sweden in 2016

Frontiers in Microbiology, 2022
The increasing transmission and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in Neisseria gonorrhoeae is a global health concern with worrying trends of decreasing susceptibility to also the last-line extended-spectrum cephalosporin (ESC) ceftriaxone.
Ronza Hadad, Daniel Golparian, Inga Velicko, Anna-Karin Ohlsson, Ylva Lindroth, Eva-Lena Ericson, Hans Fredlund, Lars Engstrand, Magnus Unemo   +8 more
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Clinico-bacterial correlation of bacterial index in Hansen’s disease

Journal of Pathology of Nepal, 2016
Background: Leprosy has a broad spectrum of clinical manifestations. Clinical information along with Bacterial evidence is necessary to achieve accurate diagnosis.
SM Jha, AKS Dangol, S Shakya, B Jha
doaj   +1 more source

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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Mycoplasma genitalium in Singapore is associated with Chlamydia trachomatis infection and displays high macrolide and Fluoroquinolone resistance rates

BMC Infectious Diseases, 2020
Background Mycoplasma genitalium is an emerging sexually transmitted infection, with increasing rates of resistance to fluroquinolones and macrolides, the recommended treatments. Despite this, M.
Tim Hart, Wen Ying Tang, Siti Aminah bte Mansoor, Martin T. W. Chio, Timothy Barkham   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

A cognitive behavioural intervention to reduce sexually transmitted infections among gay men: randomised trial [PDF]

, 2001
Objective To determine the effectiveness of a brief cognitive behavioural intervention in reducing the incidence of sexually transmitted infections among gay men.Design Randomised controlled trial with 12 months' follow up.Setting Sexual health clinic in
Billington, Andrew J.P., Copas, AJ, Behav Intervention Gay Men Project, Imrie, John, Billington, AJP, French, Lesley, Cowan, FM, French, Patrick D., Johnson, Anne M., Copas, Andrew J., Stephenson, Judith M., Wanigaratne, S, Stephenson, JR, French, PD, Imrie, J, French, L, Wanigaratne, Shamil, Johnson, AM, Cowan, Frances M.   +18 more
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Assessment of the Accuracy, Usability and Acceptability of a Rapid Test for the Simultaneous Diagnosis of Syphilis and HIV Infection in a Real-Life Scenario in the Amazon Region, Brazil

Diagnostics, 2023
We field-assessed the accuracy, acceptability, and feasibility of the SD BIOLINE HIV/Syphilis Duo rapid diagnostic test in three groups: pregnant women, female sex workers (FSW), and men who have sex with men (MSM).
Daniela Cristina Soares, Luciano Chaves Franco Filho, Herald Souza dos Reis, Yan Corrêa Rodrigues, Felipe Bonfim Freitas, Cintya de Oliveira Souza, Giseli Nogueira Damacena, Nazle Mendonça Collaço Véras, Pamela Cristina Gaspar, Adele Schwartz Benzaken, Joana da Felicidade Ribeiro Favacho, Olinda Macedo, Maria Luiza Bazzo   +12 more
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On the pathway to better birth outcomes? A systematic review of azithromycin and curable sexually transmitted infections. [PDF]

, 2013
The WHO recommends the administration of sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine (SP) to all pregnant women living in areas of moderate (stable) to high malaria transmission during scheduled antenatal visits, beginning in the second trimester and continuing to ...
Chandramohan, Daniel, Enesia Ngulube, Chico, R Matthew, Hack, Berkin B, Daniel Chandramohan, Newport, Melanie J, Melanie J Newport, Berkin B Hack, R Matthew Chico, Ngulube, Enesia   +9 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
doaj   +1 more source

Travel and Sexually Transmitted Infections [PDF]

Journal of Travel Medicine, 2006
Increasing population mobility and increasing frequency and variety of sexually transmitted infections (STI) are closely linked around the globe. Although all mobile populations are at increased risk for acquiring STIs, international travelers are the focus of this review.
Brian J, Ward, Pierre, Plourde
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