Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Ikenna Unigwe, Seonkyeong Yang, Hyun Jin Song, Wei-Hsuan Lo-Ciganic, Juan Hincapie-Castillo, Robert L. Cook, Haesuk Park
Summary: The prevalence of non-HIV sexually transmitted infections (STIs) has increased over the years in U.S. ambulatory-care settings, mainly driven by HPV-related infections, syphilis, and gonorrhea. Younger age, Black race, and HIV diagnosis were associated with higher odds of having STI-related visits.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Alessandro Borghi, Maria Elena Flacco, Lucrezia Pacetti, Gionathan Orioni, Elisa Marzola, Rosario Cultrera, Valentina Guerra, Roberto Manfredini, Valeria Gaspari, Daniela Segala, Monica Corazza
Summary: There is no evidence of seasonal variation in visits to STI clinics in Italy, nor of changes after the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic. A multicentric study recorded and analyzed visits to STI clinics in Italy between January 2016 and November 2021, and found a significant decrease in monthly visits during the pandemic compared to before. Visits to STI clinics increased during autumn/winter in the pre-pandemic period, but this trend was reversed during the pandemic.
JOURNAL OF PERSONALIZED MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Alexandra M. M. Bitty-Anderson, Fifonsi A. A. Gbeasor-Komlanvi, Akila W. W. Bakoubayi, Martin K. K. Tchankoni, Arnold J. J. Sadio, Mounerou Salou, Claver A. A. Dagnra, Didier K. K. Ekouevi, Patrick A. A. Coffie
Summary: This study reveals a relatively high self-reported STI burden among FSW in Togo. Additional strategies are needed at the structural, medical, political, and social levels to curb this trend and effectively aim at the elimination of STI epidemics by the year 2030.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Yining Bao, Nicholas A. Medland, Christopher K. Fairley, Jinrong Wu, Xianwen Shang, Eric P. F. Chow, Xianglong Xu, Zongyuan Ge, Xun Zhuang, Lei Zhang
Summary: Machine learning models were developed and evaluated for predicting HIV and STIs diagnosis among Australian men who have sex with men. Gradient boosting machine had the highest accuracy, followed by extreme gradient boosting, random forest, deep learning, and multivariable logistic regression. The models identified key predictors for HIV/STIs diagnosis, showcasing the advantages of machine learning over traditional regression models.
JOURNAL OF INFECTION
(2021)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ellinor Anna Wolf, Hannah Clara Rettig, Mariia Lupatsii, Britta Schlueter, Kathrin Schaefer, Dirk Friedrich, Simon Graspeuntner, Jan Rupp
Summary: STIs are a major health concern, with the genital tract microbiota playing a crucial role. While current culture methods have limitations, a detailed characterization of microbiota-associated factors is essential for understanding the impact of bacteria on reproductive health and STIs.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Veronicah Masanja, Solomon Tsebeni Wafula, Tonny Ssekamatte, John Bosco Isunju, Richard K. Mugambe, Guido Van Hal
Summary: This study investigated the prevalence and correlates of STIs among adolescent girls and young women (15-24 years) in Uganda, finding a high prevalence of STIs, with higher rates among youths aged 20-24. Correlates of reporting an STI included having multiple partners, recent sexual activity, and affiliation to Muslim or other religions. Living in Northern Uganda was found to be protective against STIs.
BMC INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Kimberly A. Workowski, Laura H. Bachmann, Philip A. Chan, Christine M. Johnston, Christina A. Muzny, Ina Park, Hilary Reno, Jonathan M. Zenilman, Gail A. Bolan
Summary: The guidelines were updated in 2019 after consultation with professionals in the field of sexually transmitted infections, covering various treatment recommendations, prevention measures, and counseling messages for different diseases.
MMWR RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS
(2021)
Review
Infectious Diseases
Cham-mill Kim, Victor Zhao, Maeve Brito De Mello, Rachel Baggaley, Cheryl C. Johnson, Erica Spielman, Christopher K. Fairley, Lei Zhang, Henry de Vries, Jeffrey Klausner, Rui Zhao, Jason J. Ong
Summary: There is no evidence for optimal frequency of STI screening for people using pre-exposure prophylaxis for HIV, although more frequent screening could reduce delayed diagnoses and incidence.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2023)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Abdul-Aziz Kebede Kassaw, Tesfahun Melese Yilma, Yakub Sebastian, Abraham Yeneneh Birhanu, Mequannent Sharew Melaku, Sebwedin Surur Jemal
Summary: Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are a major global public health problem, impacting millions of people every day. The burden is particularly high in the Sub-Saharan region, including Ethiopia. However, there is a lack of evidence on the distribution of STIs across Ethiopian regions. Therefore, understanding the infections and their geographic distribution is crucial to reducing their societal burden.
BMC INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2023)
Article
Immunology
Laura R. Marks, Hilary Reno, Stephen Y. Liang, Evan S. Schwarz, David B. Liss, Linda Jiang, Nathanial S. Nolan, Michael J. Durkin
Summary: This study found that persons who inject drugs (PWID) admitted for serious injection-related infections (SIRIs) frequently have unrecognized sexually transmitted infections (STIs). A bundled intervention improved screening rates for all conditions and substantially improved screening rates for gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis.
OPEN FORUM INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2021)
Review
Immunology
Anne C. Spaulding, Zainab Rabeeah, Myrna del Mar Gonzalez-Montalvo, Matthew J. Akiyama, Brenda J. Baker, Heidi M. Bauer, Brent R. Gibson, Ank E. Nijhawan, Farah Parvez, Zoon Wangu, Philip A. Chan
Summary: 10 million people enter jails and prisons in the United States every year, with a high prevalence of STIs. These individuals are largely from communities of color and have lower access to healthcare and prevention compared to the general population. A systematic review of literature published since 2012 on STIs in various correctional facilities contributed to new recommendations in the CDC's treatment guidelines for STIs, including screening for Trichomonas in women entering correctional facilities.
CLINICAL INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2022)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Mathieu Nacher, Flavia Divino, Cyril Leborgne, Valmir Correa, Sebastien Rabier, Aude Lucarelli, Sophie Rhodes, Melanie Gaillet, Dorinaldo Malafaia, Cyril Rousseau, Alice Sanna, Margarete Gomes, Antoine Adenis, Paulo Peiter, Celine Michaud
Summary: The border between the State of Amapa, Brazil, and French Guiana is mostly primary forest. The region experiences sex work, gold mining, and sexually transmitted infections due to socioeconomic circumstances. This study aims to provide comprehensive data on the sexually transmitted infections in this border area and describe the testing and care activity.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Ulrich Marcus, Susanne B. Schink, Christoph Weber
Summary: The impact of starting HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) on diagnoses of sexually transmitted infections (STI) remains unclear, according to data from German HIV/STI Checkpoints.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Shun Bai, Yuan Li, Yangyang Wan, Tonghang Guo, Qi Jin, Ran Liu, Wenjuan Tang, Meiying Sang, Yuanyuan Tao, Baoguo Xie, Yun Zhao, Wei Li, Xiangdong Xu, Qiuling Yue, Xuechun Hu, Bo Xu
Summary: Leukocytospermia was associated with a reduction in semen quality, but was not significantly associated with sexually transmitted infections. The study found no significant difference in semen parameters between LCS with and without STIs.
REPRODUCTIVE BIOLOGY AND ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Infectious Diseases
Kathryn Cater, Ryszard Miedzybrodzki, Vera Morozova, Slawomir Letkiewicz, Marzanna Lusiak-Szelachowska, Justyna Rekas, Beata Weber-Dabrowska, Andrzej Gorski
Summary: Bacterial sexually transmitted infections (BSTIs) are becoming increasingly concerning as antibiotic treatment options decrease. Phage therapy has been utilized in some countries for bacterial illnesses, but has not yet been used for BSTIs. The potential efficacy of phage therapy in treating BSTIs requires further research and exploration, as it presents a possible alternative to traditional antibiotic treatments.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Melanie M. Taylor, Eline Korenromp, Teodora Wi
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Stephen Nurse-Findlay, Melanie M. Taylor, Margaret Savage, Maeve B. Mello, Sanni Saliyou, Manuel Lavayen, Frederic Seghers, Michael L. Campbell, Francoise Birgirimana, Leopold Ouedraogo, Morkor Newman Owiredu, Nancy Kidula, Lee Pyne-Mercier
Review
Immunology
Teodora E. C. Wi, Francis J. Ndowa, Cecilia Ferreyra, Cassandra Kelly-Cirino, Melanie M. Taylor, Igor Toskin, James Kiarie, Nancy Santesso, Magnus Unemo
JOURNAL OF THE INTERNATIONAL AIDS SOCIETY
(2019)
Editorial Material
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Maryam B. Haddad, Jody E. McLean, Sue S. Feldman, Erin E. Sizemore, Melanie M. Taylor
PUBLIC HEALTH REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Nursing
Melanie M. Taylor, Arkaprava Deb, Bernita Frazier, James Reiss Lueken, Mansi Das, Joanna Molke, Erin Fitzgerald, Tom Ullian, Ridhu Nair, Marion Couch, Caitlin Turbyfill, Libby Horter, Cecilia Joshi, Nickolas DeLuca
Summary: This study aimed to assess healthcare provider awareness and uptake of CMS billing for COVID-19 prevention counselling and explore the delivery of counselling to patients awaiting test results. The survey revealed that 38% of healthcare providers were aware of available CMS reimbursement for counselling, and only 29% of eligible providers reported billing for this service. Among physicians, those aware of CMS guidance were significantly more likely to bill (58%) compared to those unaware (10%). Similarly, among eligible nurses, 31% of those aware of the guidance reported billing, while none of the unaware nurses did so.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Lisa P. Oakley, Kaitlin Hufstetler, Jesse O'Shea, J. Danielle Sharpe, Cristin McArdle, Varsha Neelam, Nicole M. Roth, Emily O. Olsen, Maren Wolf, Leah Zilversmit Pao, Jeremy A. W. Gold, K. Meryl Davis, Dana Perella, Shara Epstein, Maura K. Lash, Olivia Samson, Jessica Pavlick, Amanda Feldpausch, Jennifer Wallace, Atmaram Nambiar, Van Ngo, Umme-Aiman Halai, Claudia W. Richardson, Traci Fowler, Burnestine P. Taylor, Joyce Chou, Lindsey Brandon, Rose Devasia, Erin K. Ricketts, Catherine Stockdale, Mellisa Roskosky, Rachel Ostadkar, Yeng Vang, Romeo R. Galang, Kiran Perkins, Melanie Taylor, Mary Joung Choi, Paul J. Weidle, Patrick Dawson, Sascha Ellington
MMWR-MORBIDITY AND MORTALITY WEEKLY REPORT
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Nickolas DeLuca, Elise Caruso, Reena Gupta, Charlene Kemmerer, Rebecca Coughlin, Olivia Chan, Divya Vohra, John E. Oeltmann, Melanie M. Taylor, Patrick K. Moonan, Phoebe G. Thorpe, Penny S. Loosier, Geraldine Haile
Summary: This paper examines the impact of COVID-19 case investigation and contact tracing on individual behaviors. The findings suggest that participants were motivated by concern for others to engage in actions such as isolation, notifying contacts, and getting tested. However, inequalities were reported in terms of accessing COVID-19 information and resources.
SSM-QUALITATIVE RESEARCH IN HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Kimberly D. Spencer, Christina L. Chung, Alison Stargel, Alvin Shultz, Phoebe G. Thorpe, Marion W. Carter, Melanie M. Taylor, Mary McFarlane, Dale Rose, Margaret A. Honein, Henry Walke
MMWR-MORBIDITY AND MORTALITY WEEKLY REPORT
(2021)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
C Gardella, M Taylor, T Benedetti, J Hitti, C Critchlow
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY
(2001)