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Routine Varicella Vaccination Lowers Pediatric Herpes Zoster Incidence
Investigators found a decline in pediatric herpes zoster incidence and a significantly lower incidence among vaccinated children.
FDA Clears Rapid, Point-of-Care Test to Detect Chlamydia, Gonorrhea
The FDA has granted 510(k) clearance to binx io for a molecular point-of-care diagnostic testing platform for detecting chlamydia and gonorrhea in approximately 30 minutes.
Are Ureaplasma spp a Cause of Nongonococcal Urethritis and Infertility in Men?
Emerging evidence suggests that Ureaplasma spp, specifically Ureaplasma urealyticum but not Ureaplasma parvum, may play a causal role in the development of nongonococcal urethritis and infertility in men.
Patient Opinions on Electronic Messaging for STD Test Result Notifications
The majority of patients who chose to receive notification of STD results via electronic messaging, including via text message, and/or email, to be satisfactory and easy.
Mycoplasma genitalium/Chlamydia Coinfection: Prevalence and Macrolide Resistance Incidence
A recent study evaluated the frequency and characteristics that predicted coinfection of M genitalium and chlamydia in women.
ACIP Votes to Expand HPV Vaccination Recommendations
The CDC ACIP has voted to expand routine and catch-up HPV vaccination in males through 26 years of age who are inadequately vaccinated.
Low Rate of STI Treatment Prescription Filling in Adolescents
Less than 60% of prescriptions for the treatment of STIs in adolescents seeking care in emergency departments were filled.
Gonorrhea Test ResistancePlus GC Granted Breakthrough Device Status
The FDA has granted Breakthrough Device designation to ResistancePlus GC,, a test that detects ciprofloxacin susceptibility.
HPV Viral Loads Correlated Between Heterosexual Couples
Persistent human papillomavirus infections may have minimal changes in viral load
2003 to 2014 Showed Decrease in Incidence of Herpes Zoster in Children
From 2003 to 2014, there was a decrease in herpes zoster incidence among children, with lower incidence rates for varicella-vaccinated versus unvaccinated children.
WHO: Estimated Incidence of Curable STIs 376.4 Million in 2016
The estimated incidence of urogenital infections with chlamydia, gonorrhea, trichomoniasis, and syphilis was 376.4 million in 15- to 49-year-old men and women in 2016.
Noncompliance Common in Teens Prescribed STI Treatment in ED
Less than 60 percent of prescriptions for the treatment of STIs among teens seeking care in the emergency department are filled.
Gentamicin Found Inferior to Ceftriaxone for Gonorrhea Treatment
Ceftriaxone remains the superior first-line treatment for gonorrhea compared with gentamicin.
Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus Cases Increased in 2004 to 2012
From 2004 to 2012, there was a more than threefold increase in the incidence of herpes zoster ophthalmicus in the US.
Macrolide Resistance Against Mycoplasma genitalium Symptomatic Male Urethritis
Mycoplasma genitalium can be the only cause of symptomatic urethritis in men who took ineffective antibiotics.
Prevalence of Extragenital STDs High in Men Who Have Sex With Men
Extragenital STDs mostly seen in throat and rectum, contribute to risk for drug-resistant gonorrhea and HIV
Adolescents, Young Adults With Bipolar Disorder More Likely to Contract STIs
Psychiatrists can help adolescent and young adult patients with bipolar disorder address risky sexual behavior and can provide regular medication intervention to reduce the risk for STIs.
Histologic Clearance of CIN2/3 Seen With HPV Therapeutic Vaccine
Rate of complete resolution of CIN2/3 significantly higher for HPV vaccine group versus placebo group.
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.
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