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 +4 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 +11 more
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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. +18 more
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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 +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 +9 more
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Frequency and risk factors for incident and redetected Chlamydia trachomatis infection in sexually active, young, multi-ethnic women: a community based cohort study. [PDF]
, 2014 OBJECTIVE: To investigate the frequency and risk factors for incident and redetected Chlamydia trachomatis infection in sexually active, young, multi-ethnic women in the community. DESIGN: Cohort study.
Jensen, JS +15 more
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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 +2 more
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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 +3 more
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Assessing user preferences for sexually transmitted infection testing services: a discrete choice experiment. [PDF]
, 2012 ObjectiveTo assess user preferences for different aspects of sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing services.DesignA discrete choice experiment.Setting14 centres offering tests for STIs in East Sussex, England.ParticipantsPeople testing for STIs ...
Helen Smith (19020) +15 more
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New Syphilis Cases in Older Adults, 2004–2019: An Analysis of Surveillance Data From South China
Frontiers in Medicine, 2021 Background: Sexual health among older adults is a major public health concern globally. The syphilis burden is increasing in older adults in China. This study aimed to describe factors associated with syphilis infection and diagnosis among older adults ...
Cheng Wang +22 more
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