HPV Prevalence Higher in Adults With More Than 5 Lifetime Sexual Partners
Clinicians must consider patient sexual history in the decision-making process for adult HPV vaccination.
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Distribution and Spread of Susceptible and Resistant Gonorrhea in New York City
Isolates were clustered based on patient sexual behavior and race/ethnicity to assess antibiotic resistance as a major driver of gonorrhea transmission in NYC.
US Incidence Rates of Herpes Zoster and Postherpetic Neuralgia From 1994 to 2018
Researchers’ findings on the incidence rate of herpes zoster among unvaccinated age groups informs new set of recommendations.
Caution Required When Using Supplementary Nucleic Acid Amplification Tests for Gonorrhea
Research results highlighted the need for continued supplemental NAATs for oropharyngeal samples being tested for Nisseria gonorrhoeae.
USPSTF Urges Behavioral Counseling to Prevent STIs
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends behavioral counseling interventions for preventing sexually transmitted infections.
Study Findings Support Use of Secnidazole for Trichomoniasis
Data from the pivotal phase 3 trial demonstrated clinically and statistically significant microbiological cure compared with placebo at the test of cure visit.
Serine 91 Genotype of gyrA Gonorrhea Successfully Treated With Ciprofloxacin
For patients with gonorrhea, detection of the wild-type serine 91 genotype of the gyrA gene of Neisseria gonorrhoeae is predictive of a successful treatment outcome with ciprofloxacin.
Teen HPV Vaccination Rates Suboptimal
Lack of parental intent to initiate and complete the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine series for adolescents is a major public health concern.
Epidemiology of Herpes Simplex Virus in Europe Transitioning
The epidemiology of herpes simplex virus (HSV)-1 is transitioning away from oral acquisition in childhood with an increasing proportion of HSV-1 detection in genital herpes.
American Cancer Society Updates HPV Vaccination Guidelines
The American Cancer Society has updated guidelines on human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination, emphasizing that vaccination should be routinely offered at age 9 to 12 years.
Gardasil 9 Approved to Prevent Certain HPV-Related Head and Neck Cancers
The FDA has approved an expanded indication for Gardasil 9® (human papillomavirus 9-valent vaccine [HPV], recombinant; Merck) to include the prevention of oropharyngeal and other head and neck cancers caused by HPV Types 16, 18, 31, 33, 45, 52, and 58 in patients aged 9 to 45 years.
HPV Vaccine Toolkit Increases Vaccination Rates in Primary Care
The purpose of this project is to implement and evaluate the effectiveness of the 4 Pillars Practice Transformation Program to increase uptake of the HPV vaccine among pediatric patients.
STI Testing and Prevention Services Trends Among Men
Men who have sex with men are more likely to receive the recommended sexually transmitted infection testing and prevention services at Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program-funded facilities.
Single-Dose Secnidazole Treats Trichomoniasis in Phase 3 Trial
The multicenter, double-blind, placebo-controlled study investigated the efficacy and safety of secnidazole in 147 adult females with trichomoniasis.
Men With HIV Are Not Receiving STD Testing, Prevention Services
Many sexually active men who have sex with men (MSM) do not receive recommended prevention services and sexually transmitted disease (STD) testing when receiving care for HIV infection.
HPV Biomarkers, Survival Linked to High-Grade Esophageal Dysplasia, Adenocarcinoma
Low expression of the HPV-related marker cyclin D1 appears to be an independent prognostic marker in Barrett high-grade dysplasia and esophageal adenocarcinoma.
Women Less Likely to Receive Screening or Counseling For HIV at STI Diagnosis
Women are less likely to be tested for HIV or offered prep at time of sexually transmitted infection diagnosis.
Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptives Not Linked to Increased STIs Among Teens
The risk of acquiring a sexually transmitted infection (STI) is not higher among adolescents using long-acting reversible contraceptives.
A Promising Direct-PCR Tool for Detecting Nine STD-Related Pathogens
STD Direct Flow Chip Kit offers a top panel of detection of classic bacterial-causing agents of STDs, as well as viral and protozoa causes.
High STI Burden Among Individuals Initiating, Receiving PrEP
There is a high burden of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among individuals who initiate or persistently use pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP).
CDC Recommendations for Quality Clinical Services for Sexually Transmitted Diseases
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released recommendations for providing quality clinical services for sexually transmitted diseases.
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