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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.
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.
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