Sexually Transmitted Infections Archives - Page 7 of 34

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

HPV Self-Screening Is Effective in Rural Communities

By

Lauren Biscaldi

June 2, 2021

At-home HPV self-sampling may be a viable option to increase cervical screening rates in rural, underserved women.

Genitourinary

Promising Results Seen With Cefixime for Early Syphilis

By

Joyce Lee, PharmD, RPh

May 20, 2021

A randomized, open-label, noncomparative study was conducted at primary care HIV community clinics to assess outcomes following treatment with cefixime or penicillin for syphilis.

HIV/AIDS

Predictors of Persistent HIV Viremia Among Patients in Hyper-Endemic Regions in South-Central Uganda

By

Jessica Nye, PhD

May 6, 2021

The study authors gathered data on individual HIV viral load trajectories at the population-level following the introduction of universal test and treat in sub-Saharan Africa.

HIV/AIDS

HIV and Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Unique Patient Population

By

C. Andrew Kistler, MD, PharmD

April 23, 2021

The authors review gut dysfunction and microbiota changes during HIV infection and IBD and discuss how they may induce a dysfunctional mucosal barrier, dysbiosis, and changes on the cellular level, including monocytes, macrophages, and dendritic cells.

HIV/AIDS

Untreated Genital Tract Inflammation Plays Role in HIV Transmission

By

Rita Aghjayan

April 22, 2021

Review authors highlight results of a study that analyzed the role of genital abnormalities and hormonal contraception in HIV transmission.

Risk of stroke after herpes zoster in patients with autoimmune diseases

General Infectious Disease

Herpes Zoster Vaccine Safe and Immunogenic in HSCT Recipients

By

Rita Aghjayan

April 21, 2021

Investigators conducted a study to determine the optimal vaccination timing and the temporal immunogenicity and safety of a live herpes zoster vaccine among patients post-HSCT.

HIV/AIDS

One-Fourth of HIV Patients Report Experiencing Intimate Partner Violence

April 21, 2021

Authors say screening and linkage to supportive services needed for HIV patients.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) offers a wide range of apps for health care professionals and patients alike. One seasonally appropriate standout is CDC Influenza (Flu): created for clinicians. The CDC Influenza application provides up-to-date information on flu activity across the nation, vaccination recommendations, and diagnosis and treatment guidance from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP).

General Infectious Disease

CDC: US STD Rate at Record High Again

April 20, 2021

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.

Safer sex practices, including minimizing the number of partners and using barrier protective measures (condoms), also protect against transmission.

HIV/AIDS

Serosorting vs Condom Use: HIV Prevention Among Men Who Have Sex With Men

By

Rita Aghjayan

April 19, 2021

Investigators sought to identify variables that influence condom use likelihood with carrying serostatus partners to learn about HIV prevention strategies.

General Infectious Disease

Universal Testing Necessary to Detect Oropharyngeal Gonorrhea Infections

By

Sweta Gupta

April 14, 2021

Researchers assessed the optimal testing strategy for oropharyngeal N gonorrhoeae using surveillance data from all sexually transmitted infection clinics.