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Effectiveness of On-Demand vs Daily HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis

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Bradley van Paridon

Researchers assessed the associated effectiveness, safety, and adherence of daily HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) vs on-demand PrEP.

Prevalence of STIs, Preterm Births in Women With HIV Infection

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Jessica Nye, PhD

Researchers assessed the prevalence of sexually transmitted infections during pregnancy and factors associated with preterm birth among women with HIV infection.

Doxycycline vs Azithromycin As First-line Treatment for Women With Chlamydia

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Maria Arini Lopez, PT, DPT, CSCS, CMTPT

Researchers compared the efficacy of doxycycline with azithromycin among women with anorectal Chlamydia trachomatis infection.

FDA Clears Abbott’s Multiplex Test for Sexually Transmitted Infections

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Brian Park, PharmD

The Alinity m STI Assay uses in vitro RT-PCR technology with high sensitivity to detect and differentiate STIs from symptomatic and asymptomatic individuals.

As Few as 2 Genetic Loci May Predict Antibiotic Susceptibility in Gonorrhea

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Jessica Nye, PhD

Investigators sought to identify a specific set of genetic loci associated with penicillin and tetracycline antibiotic susceptibility among Neisseria gonorrhoeae isolates.

Injectable Cabotegravir: Effective, May Overcome Challenges of Daily HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis for Women

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Jessica Nye, PhD

Researchers compared the safety and efficacy of injectable cabotegravir vs oral tenofovir diphosphate plus emtricitabine for the prevention of HIV infection among women.

Robust Immunity After COVID-19 Vaccination in People With HIV With High CD4 Count

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Bradley van Paridon

Researchers assessed the relationship between current CD4 T-cell counts and Immunogenicity after COVID-19 vaccination among people with HIV infection.

Gonorrhea, Syphilis, Congenital Syphilis Levels Increased in 2020

Reported cases of gonorrhea, syphilis, and congenital syphilis in 2020 surpassed those of 2019, while chlamydia cases decreased,

Studies Look at Meningitis Vaccine for Preventing Gonorrhea

Meningitis vaccine might provide some protection against gonorrhea, according to three studies published online.

Glucocorticoids in Hair May Be a Marker for HIV Disease Progression

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Jessica Nye, PhD

Researchers assessed the relationship between long-term exposure to glucocorticoids and HIV disease progression.

Carriage of Extended-Spectrum β-lactamase-Producing Enterobacterales Associated With Number of Sexual Partners

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Jessica Nye, PhD

Researchers conducted a study to determine whether the risk for extended-spectrum -lactamase-producing enterobacterales is associated with number of sexual partners and increased sexual activity.

Risk for Incident Liver Damage in Patients With HIV on Antiretroviral Therapy

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Bradley van Paridon

Researchers assessed the risk for liver damage among patients with HIV-1 monoinfection receiving antiretroviral therapy.

High-Risk HPV Testing vs Cytology to Prevent Cervical Cancer in Women With HIV

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Bradley van Paridon

Researchers conducted a study that compared an HPV test-and-treat strategy with cytology-based screening on the risk of developing cervical cancer among women with HIV infection.

Outcomes of HIV Virologic Suppression After Switching to Dolutegravir/Lamivudine

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Jessica Nye, PhD

Researchers compared outcomes of virologic suppression among patients with HIV infection who switched to a 2-drug regimen of dolutegravir/lamivudine vs those who continued therapy with their current antiretroviral regimen.

Secondary Ocular Syphilis Dysfunction Visible With ICGA Protocol

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Jessica Nye, PhD

The finding in the retinal pigment epithelium appears as hypofluorescence visible only on late-phase indocyanine green angiography, investigators report.

FDA Clears First Condom Indicated for Anal Intercourse

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Brian Park, PharmD

The FDA authorization was based on efficacy and safety data from a clinical trial that included 252 men who have sex with men and 252 men who have sex with women.

Intact Proviral DNA Assays May Effectively Measure HIV-1 Persistence

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Jessica Nye, PhD

Researchers conducted a study to determine whether intact proviral DNA effectively measures HIV-1 persistence among patients who have achieved long-term viral suppression via antiretroviral therapy.

Profound Disparity in HIV Diagnoses Among Black Individuals Observed in 2018

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Jessica Nye, PhD

In this study, researchers assessed the rate of HIV diagnoses in Black individuals in the United States, particularly among those living in communities with increased social vulnerability.

Analysis of a Novel HIV-1 Subtype B Variant Discovered in the Netherlands

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Jessica Nye, PhD

Investigators assessed the transmissibility and virulence of a novel HIV-1 subtype B variant discovered in the Netherlands.

Many Young People Unaware of Risks of Oral Sex

More than half of U.S. youths report the need for more education about the risks of oral sex, according to a study published.