Summary of the Fourth Annual American Sexually Transmitted Diseases Association Workshop on Improving Sexually Transmitted Infection Control Efforts Through Cross-Sector Collaboration
The American Sexually Transmitted Diseases Association has, for several years, been conducting a cross-sector workshop to bring together a variety of stakeholders to develop ideas for collaboratively improving the sexually transmitted infection control efforts in the United States. In this summary, we share the content of discussions and ideas of the fourth annual workshop for future research and potential changes to practice with a focus on diagnostic capacity. (Source: Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
Source: Sexually Transmitted Diseases - July 19, 2022 Category: Sexual Medicine Tags: Commentary Source Type: research
Yakima County Incidence Rates of Sexually Transmitted Infections From 2013 to 2018 in Urban-Rural and Area-Deprivation Continua
Conclusions
There is a need for increased STI intervention in higher deprivation areas including STI education. Public health officials and health care providers should be aware of these risk factors and tailor interventions to the neighborhood they serve. (Source: Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
Source: Sexually Transmitted Diseases - July 19, 2022 Category: Sexual Medicine Tags: Original Studies Source Type: research
Shigellosis Cases With Bacterial Sexually Transmitted Infections: Population-Based Data From 6 US Jurisdictions, 2007 to 2016
Conclusions
We highlight the substantial proportion of males with shigellosis who were diagnosed with STIs within 24 months and the benefit of matching data across programs. Sexually transmitted infection screening may be warranted for male shigellosis case-patients. (Source: Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
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Etiological Surveillance of Genital Ulcer Syndrome in South Africa: 2019 to 2020
Conclusions
Herpes simplex virus 2 remains the predominant cause of GUS, justifying the continued use of acyclovir in syndromic guidelines. Adequate supplies of benzathine penicillin G for syphilis treatment are essential at primary health care level, in addition to the provision of syphilis and HIV risk reduction services. (Source: Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
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Etiological Surveillance of Vaginal Discharge Syndrome in South Africa: 2019 to 2020
Conclusions
Bacterial vaginosis is the predominant cause of VDS in South Africa; however, STI coinfection is common. Clinical findings are poorly predictive of STI etiologies or candidiasis; therefore, a rapid and accurate STI point-of-care test would be useful in optimizing VDS management. (Source: Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
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Etiological Surveillance of Male Urethritis Syndrome in South Africa: 2019 to 2020
Conclusions
Neisseria gonorrhoeae and C. trachomatis were the predominant causes of MUS. Currently recommended dual ceftriaxone and azithromycin therapy are appropriate for MUS syndromic management; however, surveillance must be maintained to timeously detect emerging and increasing gonococcal resistance. Clinic-based interventions must be intensified in men seeing sexual health care to reduce the community transmission and burden of STI and HIV. (Source: Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
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Retrospective Cohort Study Examining the Correlates of Reported Lifetime Stimulant Use in Persons Diagnosed With Infectious Syphilis in Alberta, Canada, 2018 to 2019
Background
We sought to examine the correlates for stimulant use in persons diagnosed with infectious syphilis during an outbreak in Alberta to help guide public health interventions.
Methods
Infectious syphilis data were extracted from the Communicable Disease and Outbreak Management database from January 1, 2018, to December 31, 2019. Behavioral, demographic, and lifetime reported stimulant use data were obtained. Descriptive analyses and logistic regression were performed for 3 subpopulations (gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men; men who have sex with women; and women).
Results
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Cotesting for Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Sexually Transmitted Infections in the Emergency Department
Conclusions
Despite CDC and USPSTF recommendations for HIV and syphilis screening in patients undergoing STI evaluation, only a small proportion of patients are being tested. Further studies exploring the barriers to HIV screening in patients undergoing STI assessment in the ED may help inform future projects aimed at increasing guidance compliance. (Source: Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
Source: Sexually Transmitted Diseases - July 19, 2022 Category: Sexual Medicine Tags: Original Studies Source Type: research
Facilitators and Barriers of HIV Partner Notification Services Among Men Who Have Sex With Men in China: A Qualitative Analysis Using a Socioecological Framework
Conclusions
The unique social context of MSM living with HIV provides opportunities for embedding HIV partner services. More clinical trials that test the acceptability and effectiveness of the HIV PS interventions are needed. (Source: Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
Source: Sexually Transmitted Diseases - July 19, 2022 Category: Sexual Medicine Tags: Original Studies Source Type: research
Assessing the Impact of HIV Preexposure Prophylaxis Scale-Up on Gonorrhea Incidence Among Gay and Bisexual Men in Sydney: A Mathematical Modeling Study
Conclusions
Behavior change due to widespread PrEP use may lead to significant increases in gonorrhea incidence in GBM, but the recommended quarterly STI testing recommended for PrEP users should reduce incidence by 18% by 2030. (Source: Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
Source: Sexually Transmitted Diseases - July 19, 2022 Category: Sexual Medicine Tags: Original Studies Source Type: research
Chlamydial Pgp3 Seropositivity and Population-Attributable Fraction Among Women With Tubal Factor Infertility
Conclusions
Among non-Black infertile women without endometriosis in these clinics, 20% of TFI was attributed to chlamydia. Better biomarkers are needed to estimate chlamydia TFI PAF, especially in Black women. (Source: Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
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Corymbose Syphilis
No abstract available (Source: Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
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Differing Correlates of Incident Bacterial Sexually Transmitted Infections Among a Cohort of Black Cisgender Men Who Have Sex With Men and Transgender Women Recruited in 6 US Cities (HIV Prevention Trials Network 061)
Compared with Black cisgender men who have sex with men (MSM), Black transgender women had a higher incidence of bacterial sexually transmitted infections (25.9 [11.1–46.3] vs. 9.6 [8.10–11.3] per 100 person-years), higher rates of income and housing insecurity, and condomless receptive anal intercourse. Further investigation of unique risk pathways among transgender women is critical. (Source: Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
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Cost-Effectiveness of Hepatitis B Testing and Vaccination of Adults Seeking Care for Sexually Transmitted Infections
Conclusions
One-time HBV prevaccination testing in addition to HepB vaccination for unvaccinated adults seeking care for STI would save lives and prevent new infections and unnecessary vaccination, and is cost-saving. (Source: Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
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Molecular Characterization and Detection of Macrolide and Fluoroquinolone Resistance Determinants in Mycoplasma genitalium in South Africa, 2015 to 2018
Conclusions
We found a low prevalence of M. genitalium strains with macrolide resistance–associated mutations over a 4-year surveillance period. Ongoing antimicrobial resistance surveillance is essential for informing genital discharge syndromic treatment guidelines. (Source: Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
Source: Sexually Transmitted Diseases - June 14, 2022 Category: Sexual Medicine Tags: Original Studies Source Type: research
