Adenovirus and < em > Mycoplasma pneumoniae < /em > co-infection as a risk factor for severe community-acquired pneumonia in children
CONCLUSIONS: AdV and MP were dominant pathogens in children with severe CAP. AdV and MP infection predisposed each other to develop severe illness. AdV-MP co-infection may lead to severe pneumonia.PMID:38357505 | PMC:PMC10864498 | DOI:10.3389/fped.2024.1337786 (Source: Adv Data)
Source: Adv Data - February 15, 2024 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Qihong Chen Lihua Lin Ning Zhang Yungang Yang Source Type: research

Evaluating Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae screening and treatment among asymptomatic pregnant women to prevent preterm birth and low birthweight in Gaborone, Botswana: A secondary analysis from a non-randomised, cluster-controlled trial
CONCLUSION: A C. trachomatis and N. gonorrhoeae infection screening and treatment intervention among asymptomatic pregnant women may have reduced preterm birth or low birthweight outcomes, but results were not statistically significant. Post-hoc analysis found that the intervention reduced adverse outcomes among nulliparous participants.PMID:38351649 | DOI:10.1111/1471-0528.17775 (Source: BJOG : An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology)
Source: BJOG : An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology - February 14, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Adriane Wynn Aamirah Mussa Rebecca Ryan Chibuzor M Babalola Emily Hansman Kehumile Ramontshonyana Lefhela Tamuthiba Neo Ndlovu Melissa L Wilson Doreen Ramogola-Masire Jeffrey D Klausner Chelsea Morroni Source Type: research

Evaluating Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae screening and treatment among asymptomatic pregnant women to prevent preterm birth and low birthweight in Gaborone, Botswana: A secondary analysis from a non-randomised, cluster-controlled trial
CONCLUSION: A C. trachomatis and N. gonorrhoeae infection screening and treatment intervention among asymptomatic pregnant women may have reduced preterm birth or low birthweight outcomes, but results were not statistically significant. Post-hoc analysis found that the intervention reduced adverse outcomes among nulliparous participants.PMID:38351649 | DOI:10.1111/1471-0528.17775 (Source: BJOG : An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology)
Source: BJOG : An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology - February 14, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Adriane Wynn Aamirah Mussa Rebecca Ryan Chibuzor M Babalola Emily Hansman Kehumile Ramontshonyana Lefhela Tamuthiba Neo Ndlovu Melissa L Wilson Doreen Ramogola-Masire Jeffrey D Klausner Chelsea Morroni Source Type: research

Chlamydial Proctitis Mimicking Inflammatory Bowel Disease in a Young Active Duty Sailor With Undiagnosed Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection: A Case Report
We present the case of a young male sailor with subacute rectal bleeding who was hospitalized with initial concern for an index presentation of IBD. Endoscopic evaluation revealed proctitis although findings were atypical for inflammation related to IBD. Acquisition of additional history revealed that he had both receptive and insertive anal intercourse with both male and female partners. A full STI screening, including HIV was performed. Results were positive for both rectal C. trachomatis and HIV antigen and antibody serology, which were confirmed as HIV-1 on confirmatory testing. He was treated with doxycycline for his ...
Source: Military Medicine - February 12, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Logan Oliver Kevin Pak Adam Maier Brett Sadowski Source Type: research

Survey to know the perception of sexual education in adolescents
CONCLUSIONS: There is a lack of sexual knowledge in adolescents, perceiving a noteworthy heterogeneity in the offered information depending on it is received in high school or in familiar surroundings.PMID:38333924 (Source: Herpes)
Source: Herpes - February 9, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Isabel M Velasco-Gij ón Ana Polo-Oliver Luc ía Gutiérrez-Ramírez Ángel Arias-Arias Antonio Tejera-Mu ñoz Source Type: research

Proctitis: An Approach to the Symptomatic Patient
Med Clin North Am. 2024 Mar;108(2):339-354. doi: 10.1016/j.mcna.2023.09.002. Epub 2023 Nov 1.ABSTRACTProctitis is an inflammatory condition of the distal rectum that can be associated with common sexually transmitted infections (STIs), such as gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis. For persons presenting with ulcerative findings on examination, in addition to syphilis, Mpox, lymphogranuloma venereum, and herpes simplex virus should be in the differential. Providers should also be aware that there are evolving data to support a role for Mycoplasma genitalium in proctitis. Performing a comprehensive history, clinical evaluation...
Source: Herpes - February 8, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Candice J McNeil Luis F Barroso Kimberly Workowski Source Type: research

Proctitis: An Approach to the Symptomatic Patient
Med Clin North Am. 2024 Mar;108(2):339-354. doi: 10.1016/j.mcna.2023.09.002. Epub 2023 Nov 1.ABSTRACTProctitis is an inflammatory condition of the distal rectum that can be associated with common sexually transmitted infections (STIs), such as gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis. For persons presenting with ulcerative findings on examination, in addition to syphilis, Mpox, lymphogranuloma venereum, and herpes simplex virus should be in the differential. Providers should also be aware that there are evolving data to support a role for Mycoplasma genitalium in proctitis. Performing a comprehensive history, clinical evaluation...
Source: The Medical Clinics of North America - February 8, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Candice J McNeil Luis F Barroso Kimberly Workowski Source Type: research

A Practical Approach to Sexually Transmitted Infection Screening for the Primary Care Clinician
Med Clin North Am. 2024 Mar;108(2):267-278. doi: 10.1016/j.mcna.2023.08.014. Epub 2023 Sep 14.ABSTRACTSexually transmitted infections (STIs) are commonly encountered in primary care. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the US Preventive Services Task Force have both issued guidelines about screening for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, and HIV. By eliciting a sexual history, understanding their patients' anatomy, and considering factors which may increase the likelihood of STIs and their sequelae, clinicians can implement a practical, evidence-based approach to STI screening.PMID:38331479 | DOI:10.1016/j.mcna...
Source: The Medical Clinics of North America - February 8, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Kevin L Ard Kenneth H Mayer Source Type: research

Proctitis: An Approach to the Symptomatic Patient
Med Clin North Am. 2024 Mar;108(2):339-354. doi: 10.1016/j.mcna.2023.09.002. Epub 2023 Nov 1.ABSTRACTProctitis is an inflammatory condition of the distal rectum that can be associated with common sexually transmitted infections (STIs), such as gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis. For persons presenting with ulcerative findings on examination, in addition to syphilis, Mpox, lymphogranuloma venereum, and herpes simplex virus should be in the differential. Providers should also be aware that there are evolving data to support a role for Mycoplasma genitalium in proctitis. Performing a comprehensive history, clinical evaluation...
Source: The Medical Clinics of North America - February 8, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Candice J McNeil Luis F Barroso Kimberly Workowski Source Type: research

A Practical Approach to Sexually Transmitted Infection Screening for the Primary Care Clinician
Med Clin North Am. 2024 Mar;108(2):267-278. doi: 10.1016/j.mcna.2023.08.014. Epub 2023 Sep 14.ABSTRACTSexually transmitted infections (STIs) are commonly encountered in primary care. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the US Preventive Services Task Force have both issued guidelines about screening for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, and HIV. By eliciting a sexual history, understanding their patients' anatomy, and considering factors which may increase the likelihood of STIs and their sequelae, clinicians can implement a practical, evidence-based approach to STI screening.PMID:38331479 | DOI:10.1016/j.mcna...
Source: The Medical Clinics of North America - February 8, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Kevin L Ard Kenneth H Mayer Source Type: research

Proctitis: An Approach to the Symptomatic Patient
Med Clin North Am. 2024 Mar;108(2):339-354. doi: 10.1016/j.mcna.2023.09.002. Epub 2023 Nov 1.ABSTRACTProctitis is an inflammatory condition of the distal rectum that can be associated with common sexually transmitted infections (STIs), such as gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis. For persons presenting with ulcerative findings on examination, in addition to syphilis, Mpox, lymphogranuloma venereum, and herpes simplex virus should be in the differential. Providers should also be aware that there are evolving data to support a role for Mycoplasma genitalium in proctitis. Performing a comprehensive history, clinical evaluation...
Source: The Medical Clinics of North America - February 8, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Candice J McNeil Luis F Barroso Kimberly Workowski Source Type: research

A Practical Approach to Sexually Transmitted Infection Screening for the Primary Care Clinician
Med Clin North Am. 2024 Mar;108(2):267-278. doi: 10.1016/j.mcna.2023.08.014. Epub 2023 Sep 14.ABSTRACTSexually transmitted infections (STIs) are commonly encountered in primary care. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the US Preventive Services Task Force have both issued guidelines about screening for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, and HIV. By eliciting a sexual history, understanding their patients' anatomy, and considering factors which may increase the likelihood of STIs and their sequelae, clinicians can implement a practical, evidence-based approach to STI screening.PMID:38331479 | DOI:10.1016/j.mcna...
Source: The Medical Clinics of North America - February 8, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Kevin L Ard Kenneth H Mayer Source Type: research

Proctitis: An Approach to the Symptomatic Patient
Med Clin North Am. 2024 Mar;108(2):339-354. doi: 10.1016/j.mcna.2023.09.002. Epub 2023 Nov 1.ABSTRACTProctitis is an inflammatory condition of the distal rectum that can be associated with common sexually transmitted infections (STIs), such as gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis. For persons presenting with ulcerative findings on examination, in addition to syphilis, Mpox, lymphogranuloma venereum, and herpes simplex virus should be in the differential. Providers should also be aware that there are evolving data to support a role for Mycoplasma genitalium in proctitis. Performing a comprehensive history, clinical evaluation...
Source: The Medical Clinics of North America - February 8, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Candice J McNeil Luis F Barroso Kimberly Workowski Source Type: research

A Practical Approach to Sexually Transmitted Infection Screening for the Primary Care Clinician
Med Clin North Am. 2024 Mar;108(2):267-278. doi: 10.1016/j.mcna.2023.08.014. Epub 2023 Sep 14.ABSTRACTSexually transmitted infections (STIs) are commonly encountered in primary care. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the US Preventive Services Task Force have both issued guidelines about screening for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, and HIV. By eliciting a sexual history, understanding their patients' anatomy, and considering factors which may increase the likelihood of STIs and their sequelae, clinicians can implement a practical, evidence-based approach to STI screening.PMID:38331479 | DOI:10.1016/j.mcna...
Source: The Medical Clinics of North America - February 8, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Kevin L Ard Kenneth H Mayer Source Type: research

Proctitis: An Approach to the Symptomatic Patient
Med Clin North Am. 2024 Mar;108(2):339-354. doi: 10.1016/j.mcna.2023.09.002. Epub 2023 Nov 1.ABSTRACTProctitis is an inflammatory condition of the distal rectum that can be associated with common sexually transmitted infections (STIs), such as gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis. For persons presenting with ulcerative findings on examination, in addition to syphilis, Mpox, lymphogranuloma venereum, and herpes simplex virus should be in the differential. Providers should also be aware that there are evolving data to support a role for Mycoplasma genitalium in proctitis. Performing a comprehensive history, clinical evaluation...
Source: The Medical Clinics of North America - February 8, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Candice J McNeil Luis F Barroso Kimberly Workowski Source Type: research