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Tenofovir Gel Reduces Risk for Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2 Acquisition
Among tenofovir gel users, detection of plasma tenofovir may be associated with a reduced risk for herpes simplex virus type 2.
Hand-To-Genital Transmission of HPV Between Heterosexual Partners
Transmission of human papillomavirus is unlikely to occur from hand-to-genital contact.
Inconclusive Results for Antibiotic Treament of Urogenital C trachomatis
More research may be needed comparing antibiotic regimens to treat Chlamydia trachomatis in men and nonpregnant women.
High-Risk HPV May Be Associated With CVD in Korean Women
High-risk human papillomavirus infection may be associated with the risk for cardiovascular disease in Korean women.
HPV Infection Unlikely to Spread From Hand Contact
The majority of genital HPV infections are likely to be caused by genital-to-genital sexual transmission, not hand-to-genital contact.
Decline Observed in HPV Type 16/18 Cervical Precancers in US
Decline observed in HPV type 16/18 cervical precancers.
Prevalence of Anogenital Warts Declining Across Populations
The prevalence of anogenital warts has decreased, with significant declines observed in specific populations.
Incidence of Herpes Zoster Higher Among Women and Older Adults
Herpes zoster virus continues to be prevalent in certain patient demographics in the United States.
Valacyclovir Fails to Treat Herpes Simplex Virus-Type 1 in Schizophrenia
Valacyclovir was not efficacious in the study, perhaps because HSV-1 was in the dormant, nonactivated state and therefore non-responsive to valacyclovir effects.
Time Between Sexual Partnerships Associated With STI Risk
The likelihood of a STI decreases for serially monogamous individuals when the time between partners is >4 months for women and >6 months for men.
Rapid Diagnostic Improves STI Clinical Management in Emergency Department
Rapid testing for C trachomatis and N gonorrhoeae in the ED may lead to a significant reduction in overtreatment for women without infections.
Syphilis Rates Increasing in Peripartum Women in the United States
The rate of syphilis has been increasing in peripartum women in the United States.
Initial Treatment for Chlamydia Improves Pelvic Inflammatory Disease Outcomes
Initial treatment for C trachomatis in hospitalized women with PID showed significant improvements in rates of surgical intervention and mortality.
Cisplatin Superior to Cetuximab for HPV+ Oropharyngeal Cancer
For treatment of HPV positive low-risk oropharyngeal cancer, cetuximab shows no benefit compared with the standard cisplatin regimen in terms of reduced toxicity and results in worse tumor control.
Risk for Herpes Zoster Elevated Prior to Hematologic Cancers
The risk for herpes zoster (zoster) is elevated during the two years preceding diagnosis and during treatment of hematological cancer.
Zoliflodacin: Promising New Treatment for Urogenital Gonorrhea
Zoliflodacin was effective in treating gonococcal urogenital and rectal infections, but less effective in the treatment of pharyngeal gonorrhea.
2012 to 2016 Saw Increase in Syphilis Among Pregnant Women
From 2012 to 2016, there was a 61 percent increase in syphilis cases among pregnant women, with no traditional behavioral risk factors reported among half of these women.
High Sensitivity, Specificity for Chlamydia Point-of-Care Test
Polymerase chain reaction test has high sensitivity and specificity for vaginal swab samples.
NYC Sexual Health Clinics See Rise in Anorectal Lymphogranuloma Venereum
A rise in anorectal lymphogranuloma venereum, caused by Chlamydia trachomatis invasive serovars, observed from 2012-2015 in NYC sexual health clinics.
Gepotidacin Shows Potential in Treating Resistant Neisseria Gonorrhoeae
Gepotidacin, a novel triazaacenaphthelene bacterial type II topoisomerase inhibitor shows potential in treating resistant Neisseria gonorrhoeae.
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