Disseminated Gonorrhea Presenting as Liver Abscess in a Patient With Sickle Cell Disease
Infection caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae is a global health concern. Occasionally, gonococcal infections may disseminate and cause clinical syndromes, such as arthritis, tenosynovitis, and skin lesions. Here, we report a very rare presentation of a liver abscess due to N. gonorrhoeae in a 29-year-old woman with sickle cell disease without prior genitourinary complaints. The patient was successfully treated using drainage and antimicrobial therapy. Evaluation did not reveal any inherited defects in complement deficiency. It is possible that the underlying immune defects from sickle cell disease and unknown bacterial virule...
Source: Sexually Transmitted Diseases - October 17, 2022 Category: Sexual Medicine Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
Primary and Secondary Syphilis Among Men Who Have Sex With Men and Women, 2010 to 2019
The relative proportion of cases of primary and secondary syphilis among men who have sex with men and women reported through national case report data from 2010 to 2019 seemed stable overall and were stratified by race/ethnicity, region, and age group, but case counts increased. (Source: Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
Source: Sexually Transmitted Diseases - October 17, 2022 Category: Sexual Medicine Tags: Notes Source Type: research
Self-Reported Use of HIV Preexposure Prophylaxis Is Highly Accurate Among Sexual Health Clinic Patients in New York City
In New York City, 91% of sexually transmitted infection clinic patients reported preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) use that matched the detection of PrEP in their serum. Self-report had 80% sensitivity and 96% specificity (κ = 0.79) compared with measured PrEP. Our findings suggest that self-report may be a valid indicator of PrEP uptake. (Source: Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
Source: Sexually Transmitted Diseases - October 17, 2022 Category: Sexual Medicine Tags: Notes Source Type: research
Clinical and Epidemiological Characterization of Lymphogranuloma Venereum in a Sexually Transmitted Diseases Clinic in Lisbon, 2001 to 2020
Between 2001 and 2020, 54 LGV cases were diagnosed in a sexually transmitted disease clinic in Lisbon, most in men who have sex with men (87%), HIV negative (63%), from the anorectal mucosa (72.2%). Cases among heterosexuals were also identified (13%). Surveillance programs irrespective of sexual orientation and HIV status are needed to avoid the morbidity associated with LGV. (Source: Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
Source: Sexually Transmitted Diseases - October 17, 2022 Category: Sexual Medicine Tags: Notes Source Type: research
High-Risk Human Papillomavirus Messenger RNA Testing Using Urine, Cervicovaginal Self-Collected and Provider-Collected Cervical Samples Among Women in Mombasa, Kenya
We compared human papillomavirus messenger RNA testing using urine, self-, and provider-collected samples for the detection of high-grade cervical cytology and assessed acceptability of urine self-collection among females who engage in sex work in Kenya. Participants found urine sampling comfortable, but high-risk human papillomavirus messenger RNA detection in urine samples was less likely to detect high-grade lesions than self- and provider-collected cervical samples. (Source: Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
Source: Sexually Transmitted Diseases - October 17, 2022 Category: Sexual Medicine Tags: Notes Source Type: research
Feasibility, Acceptability, and Potential Cost-Effectiveness of a Novel Mobile Phone Intervention to Promote Human Immunodeficiency Virus Testing Within Social Networks in Tanzania
Among 145 individuals surveyed in Tanzania, 42% indicated willingness to test for human immunodeficiency virus in response to a confidential, phone-based text message. On average, participants were likely to provide contact information for 1.5 members of their social networks, suggesting high feasibility and moderate acceptability of a novel mHealth human immunodeficiency virus testing intervention. (Source: Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
Source: Sexually Transmitted Diseases - October 17, 2022 Category: Sexual Medicine Tags: Notes Source Type: research
The Cost of Operating Sexual Health Clinics During the Ending the (HIV) Epidemic Initiative in New York City
Conclusions
This study demonstrates the key drivers of cost increases when offering enhanced HIV services in SHCs. Documenting the changes in resources necessary to implement these services and their costs can inform other health departments on the viability of offering enhanced HIV services within their own clinics. (Source: Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
Source: Sexually Transmitted Diseases - October 17, 2022 Category: Sexual Medicine Tags: The Real World of STD Prevention Source Type: research
Monkeypox and Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2 Coinfection: Case Report of Perianal Lesions in HIV-Positive Patient
We report a case of monkeypox and herpes simplex type 2 coinfection in an HIV-positive male patient who has sex with men. This case report describes a diagnostic approach for papular rash in the anal area of the male patient who has sex with men with a history of sexually transmitted disease. This is also the first documented case of monkeypox in the Czech Republic, which was confirmed after a retrospective review of swab samples from a previously hospitalized HIV-positive patient. (Source: Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
Source: Sexually Transmitted Diseases - October 17, 2022 Category: Sexual Medicine Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
Positivity and Risk Factors for Trichomonas vaginalis Among Women Attending a Sexual Health Clinic in Melbourne, 2006 to 2019
Conclusions
The rising positivity of T. vaginalis at MSHC irrespective of change in diagnostic method suggests a concurrent community-wide rise in Melbourne. Given the rising positivity, testing informed by risk factors should be considered. (Source: Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
Source: Sexually Transmitted Diseases - October 17, 2022 Category: Sexual Medicine Tags: Original Studies Source Type: research
Estimating Chlamydia and Gonorrhea Burden Among US Army Soldiers From Military Health System Data: Mind the Gap
Conclusion
Integration of laboratory and medical encounter data substantially improved burden estimation over reporting alone. Rates generated remain conservative because they only reflect documented cases. Increasing rates support prevention prioritization, particularly among young soldiers. (Source: Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
Source: Sexually Transmitted Diseases - October 17, 2022 Category: Sexual Medicine Tags: Original Studies Source Type: research
Sociodemographic Factors Associated With Gonorrhea and Chlamydia Infection in Pregnancy
Conclusions
Several sociodemographic factors including young maternal age, low educational attainment, Medicaid insurance, and non-Hispanic Black race/ethnicity, are associated with a marked increase in the risk for gonorrheal and chlamydial infection in current US pregnancies. These data may be used to better screen, educate, and treat pregnancies of vulnerable populations at risk for such infections. (Source: Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
Source: Sexually Transmitted Diseases - October 17, 2022 Category: Sexual Medicine Tags: Original Studies Source Type: research
Chlamydia Vaccination: Parent Opinions and Implications for Future Promotion Programs
Conclusions
Although parents think that chlamydia vaccines are needed, lack of awareness about infections and potential benefits of vaccination could serve as barriers to uptake. Healthcare provider recommendations can help to improve knowledge and vaccine uptake. However, there is a need for multilevel approaches to improve chlamydia awareness and ensure that vaccination initiation and completion rates remain high. (Source: Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
Source: Sexually Transmitted Diseases - October 17, 2022 Category: Sexual Medicine Tags: Original Studies Source Type: research
Perceived Need and Acceptance of a Future Chlamydia Vaccine Among Health Care Providers
Conclusions
Health care providers' perceptions that an adolescent chlamydia vaccine would be beneficial offers great promise for future promotion. However, there is need for targeted education programs about chlamydia and the benefits of vaccination for HCPs. These programs will be especially important in order for HCPs to effectively communicate about the benefits of vaccination to parents and adolescents provide strong vaccine recommendations. (Source: Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
Source: Sexually Transmitted Diseases - October 17, 2022 Category: Sexual Medicine Tags: Original Studies Source Type: research
Increased Risk of Sexually Transmitted Infections in Men Who Have Sex With Men Taking Preexposure Prophylaxis: A Meta-analysis
Conclusions
The high incidence of STIs in the MSM taking PrEP needs to be increasingly appreciated, and more effective prevention method for STIs is valuable among MSM alongside HIV prevention uptake. (Source: Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
Source: Sexually Transmitted Diseases - October 17, 2022 Category: Sexual Medicine Tags: Original Studies Source Type: research
In Response to the Letter From Martinez et al. Risk Factors for Syphilis at a Large Urban Emergency Department
No abstract available (Source: Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
Source: Sexually Transmitted Diseases - September 19, 2022 Category: Sexual Medicine Tags: Letters to the Editor Source Type: research
