Two-Step Gender Identity Question Aids in Risk Stratification
A 2-step gender identity question led to a 4.8-fold increase in ascertainment of transgender patients at a clinic for STDs.
Sexually Transmitted Infections
Prevalence of Anogenital Warts Declining Across Populations
The prevalence of anogenital warts has decreased, with significant declines observed in specific populations.
Not All Patients Prefer Delivery of STI/HIV Screening Results Via SMS
The delivery of STI/HIV screening results via SMS is well accepted but does not suit all patients.
Initial Treatment for Chlamydia Improves Pelvic Inflammatory Disease Outcomes
Initial treatment for C trachomatis in hospitalized women with PID showed significant improvements in rates of surgical intervention and mortality.
Zoliflodacin: Promising New Treatment for Urogenital Gonorrhea
Zoliflodacin was effective in treating gonococcal urogenital and rectal infections, but less effective in the treatment of pharyngeal gonorrhea.
High Sensitivity, Specificity for Chlamydia Point-of-Care Test
Polymerase chain reaction test has high sensitivity and specificity for vaginal swab samples.
NYC Sexual Health Clinics See Rise in Anorectal Lymphogranuloma Venereum
A rise in anorectal lymphogranuloma venereum, caused by Chlamydia trachomatis invasive serovars, observed from 2012-2015 in NYC sexual health clinics.
Gepotidacin Shows Potential in Treating Resistant Neisseria Gonorrhoeae
Gepotidacin, a novel triazaacenaphthelene bacterial type II topoisomerase inhibitor shows potential in treating resistant Neisseria gonorrhoeae.
Reverse Screening Vs Traditional Screening Algorithm for Syphilis
The reverse screening algorithm identified more patients with syphilis than the traditional screening algorithm, but also showed more false positives.
Fewer Parents Have Sexuality, Gender Concerns About HPV Shot
Parents’ concerns about sexuality and gender as reasons for lack of HPV vaccine initiation in their children decreased substantially from 2010 to 2016.
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