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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
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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
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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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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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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, Cheng Wang, Cheng Wang, Peizhen Zhao, Peizhen Zhao, Peizhen Zhao, Mingzhou Xiong, Mingzhou Xiong, Mingzhou Xiong, Joseph D. Tucker, Joseph D. Tucker, Joseph D. Tucker, Jason J. Ong, Jason J. Ong, Brian J. Hall, Brian J. Hall, Mojgan Sami, Heping Zheng, Heping Zheng, Heping Zheng, Bin Yang, Bin Yang, Bin Yang   +22 more
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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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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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Global survey of mRNA levels and decay rates of Chlamydia trachomatis trachoma and lymphogranuloma venereum biovars

Heliyon, 2017
Interpreting the intricate bacterial transcriptomics implies understanding the dynamic relationship established between de novo transcription and the degradation of transcripts. Here, we performed a comparative overview of gene expression levels and mRNA
Rita Ferreira, Vítor Borges, Maria José Borrego, João Paulo Gomes   +3 more
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Phenotypic and Genotypic Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing of Chlamydia trachomatis Isolates from Patients with Persistent or Clinical Treatment Failure in Spain

Antibiotics, 2023
The aim of this multicentre project (seven hospitals across the Spanish National Health Service) was to study the phenotypic and genotypic susceptibility of C.
Laura Villa, José Antonio Boga, Luis Otero, Fernando Vazquez, Ana Milagro, Paula Salmerón, Martí Vall-Mayans, María Dolores Maciá, Samuel Bernal, Luis Piñeiro   +9 more
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Sexually Transmitted Infections

Urologic Clinics of North America, 2015
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) remain a significant burden on public health in the United States. Primary prevention counseling with early diagnosis and treatment remain the best methods to decrease the incidence of STIs. Through significant public heath interventions, the incidence of gonorrhea, Chlamydia, and trichomoniasis is decreasing ...
Lindsay, Smith, Michael P, Angarone
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