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Oral Health and Pneumonia in Adults With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: A Scoping Review

Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Pneumonia is a leading cause of death for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), who also have increased risk of oral disease. Given the known relationship between oral disease and pneumonia in similar populations, this review aims to explore what is known about the association between oral health and ...
Katrina Byrne, Dominika Lisiecka, Gary Moran, Blánaid Daly, Isabel Fleischmann, Philip McCallion, Mary McCarron, Caoimhin Mac Giolla Phadraig   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Trichomonas vaginalis infection [PDF]

Sexually Transmitted Infections, 2006
The organism Trichomonas vaginalis is a sexually transmissible protozoal parasite. It is the commonest curable sexually transmitted infection (STI); The World Health Organization estimates that about 170 million new cases occur annually.1 It is a common cause of vaginal discharge in women, in whom it may also cause vulval irritation and inflammation ...
David Mabey, John P. Ackers, Yaw Adu-Sarkodie   +2 more
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Suboptimal \u3cem\u3eTrichomonas vaginalis\u3c/em\u3e Antigen Test Performance in a Low-Prevalence Sexually Transmitted Infection Community [PDF]

, 2016
Trichomonas vaginalis is the most common nonviral etiology of sexually transmitted infection (STI) worldwide. The OSOM Trichomonas rapid test (OSOM; Sekisui Diagnostics, San Diego, CA) is a rapid surrogate to microscopic analysis in symptomatic patients,
Munson, Erik, Munson, Kimber L., Napierala, Maureen   +2 more
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Artificial intelligence‐powered microscopy: Transforming the landscape of parasitology

Journal of Microscopy, EarlyView.
Abstract Microscopy and image analysis play a vital role in parasitology research; they are critical for identifying parasitic organisms and elucidating their complex life cycles. Despite major advancements in imaging and analysis, several challenges remain. These include the integration of interdisciplinary data; information derived from various model
Mariana De Niz, Sara Silva Pereira, David Kirchenbuechler, Leandro Lemgruber, Constadina Arvanitis   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Trichomonas Infection in a Community of Free-Ranging Domestic and Wild Columbiformes and Bonelli's Eagle (Aquila fasciata)

Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2019
Trichomonas gallinae is a pathogen of conservation relevance, whose main maintenance hosts are Columbiformes, but spillover to avian predators has been described. The goal of this study was to characterize the epidemiology of Trichomonas spp.
Nuno Santos, José Jambas, António Monteiro, Jorge Amaral, Nuno Martins, Javier Garcia, Ana Martinez Fernández, Kevin Morris Tyler, Tereza Almeida, Tereza Almeida, Joana Abrantes, Pedro J. Esteves, Pedro J. Esteves   +12 more
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Expansion of Comprehensive Screening of Male Sexually Transmitted Infection Clinic Attendees with \u3cem\u3eMycoplasma genitalium\u3c/em\u3e and \u3cem\u3eTrichomonas vaginalis\u3c/em\u3e Molecular Assessment: a Retrospective Analysis [PDF]

, 2017
Of 1,493 encounters of males at a sexually transmitted infection (STI) clinic in a community with a high prevalence of STI, Chlamydia trachomatis was detected in 8.7% and Neisseria gonorrhoeae was detected in 6.6%.
Gerritts, Joshua, Hamer, Deb, Jhansale, Sheila, Munson, Erik, Munson, Kimber L., Napierala, Maureen, Pantuso, Nicki, Schuknecht, Mary Kay, Steward, Aaron, Wenten, David   +9 more
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High Burden of Symptomatic and Asymptomatic Sexually Transmitted Infections in a Routine Decentralised HIV Care Setting in Eswatini: A Cross‐Sectional Study

Tropical Medicine &International Health, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objectives Sexually transmitted infections are a global public health concern. We aimed to assess the burden of a diverse range of sexually transmitted infections in a high HIV burden setting in Eswatini and associated risk factors. Methods This cross‐sectional study enrolled adults accessing routine outpatient care at six sites in Shiselweni,
Bernhard Kerschberger, Nombuso Ntshalintshali, Mano Isaac Mafomisa, Edwin Mabhena, Michelle Daka, Esther Mukooza, Skinner Lekelem, Sindisiwe Dlamini, Mpumelelo Mavimbela, Lenhle Dube, Sindy Matse, Nomvuyo Mabuza, Roberto de Latour, Laurence Toutous Trellu, Hayk Karakozian, Nelly Staderini, Melat Haile, Pablo Valladares, Alexandra Calmy, Iza Ciglenecki   +19 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effect of Echinophora platyloba , Stachys lavandulifolia, and Eucalyptus camaldulensis plants on Trichomonas vaginalis growth in vitro

Advanced Biomedical Research, 2012
Background: Trichomonas vaginalis is a protozoan parasite which causes vaginitis in women worldwide. Metronidazole with vast side effects is drug of choice for this infection. In search for an alternative drug, in this study the effect of three plants on
Hossein Ali Youse, Afsaneh Kazemian, Manijeh Sereshti, Elham Rahmanikhoh, Elham Ahmadinia, Mahmood Rafaian, Reza Maghsoodi, Hossein Y Darani   +7 more
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Molecular Diagnostics Update for the Emerging (If Not Already Widespread) Sexually Transmitted Infection Agent \u3cem\u3eMycoplasma genitalium\u3c/em\u3e: Just About Ready for Prime Time [PDF]

, 2017
Mycoplasma genitalium is an important and emerging agent of sexually transmitted infection in females and males, carrying the potential for postinfection genital tract sequelae.
Erik, Munson
core   +1 more source

Measurement and predictors of adherence in a trial of HSV suppressive therapy in Tanzania.

, 2009
This study estimates adherence and identifies predictors of good adherence among 1305 Tanzanian women participating in a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of HSV suppressive therapy to reduce HIV incidence or genital HIV shedding.
Baisley, Kathy, Changalucha, John, Clayton, Tim, Hambleton, Ian, Hayes, Richard J, Mugeye, Kokugonza, Ross, David A, Rusizoka, Mary, Tanton, Clare, Watson-Jones, Deborah, Weiss, Helen A   +10 more
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