Prevalence of STIs, Preterm Births in Women With HIV Infection
Researchers assessed the prevalence of sexually transmitted infections during pregnancy and factors associated with preterm birth among women with HIV infection.
Chlamydia
Doxycycline vs Azithromycin As First-line Treatment for Women With Chlamydia
Researchers compared the efficacy of doxycycline with azithromycin among women with anorectal Chlamydia trachomatis infection.
Effects of HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis on High-Risk Sexual Behaviors in Men Who Have Sex With Men
Investigators conducted a study to assess the rates of high-risk sexual behavior and sexually transmitted infections among men who have sex with men before and after the introduction of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis.
Are Nucleic Acid Amplification Tests Effective for Diagnosing Extragenital Sexually Transmitted Infections?
Researchers conducted a multicenter analysis that compared the ability of 3 nucleic acid amplification tests to detect extragenital Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae infections in oropharyngeal and anorectal swab specimens.
Transmission Patterns of Chlamydia and Gonorrhea in Men Who Have Sex With Men
Researchers conducted a study that compared the prevalence of single vs multisite Chlamydia trachomatis or Neisseria gonorrhea infections among men who have sex with men.
USPSTF Updates Recommendations for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea Screening
Screening recommended for all women aged 24 years and younger and those aged 25 years and older at increased infection risk.
Efficacy of Ceftriaxone Monotherapy Comparable to Dual Therapy for Extragenital Gonorrhea
Investigators compared with efficacy of high-dose ceftriaxone monotherapy against that of dual therapy for Neisseria gonorrhoeae in men who have sex with men.
Effects of Targeted Antibiotics to Eliminate Community-Wide Trachoma
To determine if targeted antibiotics prevent community transmission of ocular strains of chlamydia that cause trachoma, investigators conducted a cluster-randomized trial.
CDC: US STD Rate at Record High Again
Early data from 2020 shows about 2.5 million cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis in 2019, which is an almost 30% increase in these STDs between 2015 and 2019.
Mycoplasma genitalium Coinfection in Women With Chlamydia trachomatis
The prevalence of Mycoplasma genitalium coinfection in women with chlamydial infection was low and no patient characteristics predicted coinfection.
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