Sexually transmitted infections: old foes on the rise
Microbial Cell, 2016 Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are commonly spread via sexual contact. It is estimated that one million STIs are acquired every day worldwide. Besides their impact on sexual, reproductive and neonatal health, they can cause disastrous and life ...
Didac Carmona-Gutierrez +2 more
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Efficacy of secnidazole in the treatment of trichomoniasis and vaginal dysbiosis
Медицинский совет, 2022 Introduction. Trichomoniasis is a vaginal infectious and inflammatory disease, which falls into the category of sexually transmissible nosological entities.
V. F. Bezhena +4 more
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Obtaining self-samples to diagnose curable sexually transmitted infections: a systematic review of patients' experiences [PDF]
, 2015 BACKGROUND: Routine screening is key to sexually transmitted infection (STI) prevention and control. Previous studies suggest that clinic-based screening programmes capture only a small proportion of people with STIs.
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Update of trichomoniasis [PDF]
Sexually Transmitted Infections, 2002 Trichomoniasis remains an extremely common infection despite the fact that rates of other treatable sexually transmitted diseases are declining. Newer diagnostic techniques such as polymerase chain reaction (PCR) are documenting higher rates of infection in heterosexual men than have been previously found with culture.
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Microbiology Spectrum, 2023 Trichomoniasis (TV), bacterial vaginosis (BV), and vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) are the most common causes of vaginitis. This study investigated the prevalence of these diagnoses, their associated factors, and the appropriateness of the empirical ...
Sung-Hsi Huang +10 more
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SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS: BULGARIAN PERSPECTIVE [PDF]
Trakia Journal of Sciences, 2020 Introduction: The effective management of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) consists not only of antimicrobial therapy to receive treatment and reduce infectivity, but also in the overall attention and care for the patient’s reproductive and sexual ...
J. Marinova +4 more
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Key Regulators of Parasite Biology Viewed Through a Post‐Translational Modification Repertoire
PROTEOMICS, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Parasites are the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in both humans and animals, imposing substantial socioeconomic burdens worldwide. Controlling parasitic diseases has become one of the key issues in achieving “One Health”. Most parasites have sophisticated life cycles exhibiting progressive developmental stages, morphologies, and ...
Naiwen Zhang, Ning Jiang, Qijun Chen
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Seroepidemiology of Trichomonas vaginalis in rural women in Zimbabwe and patterns of association with HIV infection [PDF]
, 2005 Serological assays using dried blood spots from 5221 women in rural areas of eastern Zimbabwe were used to assess the epidemiology of Trichomonas vaginalis infection, and its association with HIV. Antibodies to T.
Cappuccinelli, Pietro Antonio +4 more
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Trichomonas vaginalis infection in human immunodeficiency virus-seropositive Nigerian women: The public health significance [PDF]
, 2007 Evidence from the biology and epidemiology of Trichomonas vaginalis suggests that this protozoan parasite may play an important role in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) transmission dynamics, especially where heterosexual behaviour and a high ...
Alo, Moses Nnaemeka +3 more
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Pregnancy and contraceptive use among women participating in an HIV prevention trial in Tanzania. [PDF]
, 2012 OBJECTIVES: Information on pregnancy rates and factors associated with pregnancy and contraceptive use is important for clinical trials in women in sub-Saharan Africa where withdrawal of investigational products may be required in the event of pregnancy ...
Baisley, Kathy +8 more
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