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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Rubee Dev, Shambhu P. Adhikari, Anjana Dongol, Surendra K. Madhup, Pooja Pradhan, Sunila Shakya, Shrinkhala Shrestha, Sneha Maskey, Melanie M. Taylor
Summary: This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among pregnant women visiting an antenatal care center in Nepal, with a higher prevalence of trichomoniasis observed compared to other STIs such as Chlamydia and Gonorrhea.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Mengistu Hailemariam Zenebe, Zeleke Mekonnen, Eskindir Loha, Elizaveta Padalko
Summary: This study in Ethiopia assessed the prevalence and risk factors of STIs among pregnant women, finding that many patients were asymptomatic. The results indicated that unmarried women, women under 25 years old, those with vaginal discharge, and those experiencing pain during urination were more likely to acquire curable STIs.
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Immunology
Xiaohong Su, Wenjing Le, Xiaofeng Zhu, Sai Li, Baoxi Wang, Guillermo Madico, Zhaoyan Yang, Christine E. Chaisson, Robert E. McLaughlin, Sumanth Gandra, Jungwon Yoon, Bo Zheng, Lisa A. Lewis, Sunita Gulati, George W. Reed, Sanjay Ram, Peter A. Rice
Summary: This study compared the exposure of female partners to male gonococcal burdens in infected versus uninfected partners. The findings showed that gonococcal infections in women were more frequent when their partners had higher burdens of infection. Additionally, co-infection with Chlamydia was also associated with increased gonococcal burdens in women.
JOURNAL OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2022)
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Immunology
Janet D. Wilson, Harriet E. Wallace, Michelle Loftus-Keeling, Helen Ward, Bethan Davies, Armando Vargas-Palacios, Claire Hulme, Mark H. Wilcox
Summary: Through comparing clinician triple samples and self-taken pooled samples, it was found that self-taken pooled samples have similar sensitivity to clinician triple samples in identifying Neisseria gonorrhoeae in men who have sex with men and females, but have a slight difference in identifying Chlamydia trachomatis infections. Extragenital sampling can be achieved at no additional diagnostic cost to first-catch urine and vulvovaginal swabs.
CLINICAL INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2021)
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Immunology
Olivia M. Man, Wilson E. Ramos, Gabriella Vavala, Cameron Goldbeck, Manuel A. Ocasio, Jasmine Fournier, Adriana Romero-Espinoza, M. Isabel Fernandez, Dallas Swendeman, Sung-Jae Lee, Scott Comulada, Mary Jane Rotheram-Borus, Jeffrey D. Klausner
Summary: Sexual behavior and gender identity can impact the detection of Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae infections at specific anatomic testing sites. Guidelines for testing should take into account sexual behavior and gender identity.
CLINICAL INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2021)
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Hayriye Kirkoyun Uysal, Muammer Osman Koksal, Kutay Sarsar, Mehmet Ilktac, Zeynep Isik, Deniz Bahar Akgun Karapinar, Mehmet Demirci, Betigul Ongen, Ahmet Buyukoren, Ates Kadioglu, Eray Yurtsever, Ali Agacfidan
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the presence of Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, and Mycoplasma genitalium in urogenital samples collected from Turkish patients with various urogenital symptoms. The results showed that C. trachomatis was the most frequently detected bacterial cause of STDs in the hospital, and co-infections should not be underestimated.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Brandie DePaoli Taylor, Ashley Hill, Maria J. Perez-Patron, Catherine L. Haggerty, Enrique F. Schisterman, Ashley Naimi, Akaninyene Noah, Camillia R. Comeaux
Summary: Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) are associated with sexually transmitted infections, particularly Chlamydia and gonorrhea, which may increase the risk of severe preeclampsia.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
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Andrology
Yumi Seo, Kyung-Hwa Choi, Gilho Lee
Summary: Co-infection with NG and CT may lead to gender-specific differences in clinical characteristics, and the co-infected population is increasing year by year, with young individuals having a bidirectional increase in the risk of co-infection.
WORLD JOURNAL OF MENS HEALTH
(2021)
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Infectious Diseases
Kristin M. Wall, Julien Nyombayire, Rachel Parker, Rosine Ingabire, Jean Bizimana, Jeannine Mukamuyango, Amelia Mazzei, Matt A. Price, Marie Aimee Unyuzimana, Amanda Tichacek, Susan Allen, Etienne Karita
Summary: An algorithm that bridges the gap between syndromic STI management and treatment based on realistic diagnostic options and local epidemiology is urgently needed in Africa. The study developed and validated a risk algorithm for NG and CT diagnosis among symptomatic Rwandan women, showing that the algorithm outperformed the current Rwandan National Criteria for NG/CT diagnosis.
BMC INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2021)
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Pediatrics
Vito Mondi, Chryssoula Tzialla, Salvatore Aversa, Daniele Merazzi, Stefano Martinelli, Gabriella Araimo, Luca Massenzi, Giacomo Cavallaro, Luigi Gagliardi, Fiammetta Piersigilli, Mario Giuffre, Simona Lozzi, Paolo Manzoni, Fabio Mosca, Irene Cetin, Vito Trojano, Herbert Valensise, Nicola Colacurci, Luigi Orfeo, Cinzia Auriti
Summary: Italy lacks clear legislation on prophylaxis for ophthalmia neonatorum, leading to variations in the use of prophylactic measures. A retrospective survey of birth centers in Italy shows that a majority of neonates received ophthalmic prophylaxis, but only a small percentage received the drugs recommended by the WHO. Incidence of neonatal conjunctivitis due to Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae was found to be low in Italy.
ITALIAN JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2023)
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Infectious Diseases
Nazir Ahmed Ismail, Shaheed Vally Omar, Harry Moultrie, Zaheda Bhyat, Francesca Conradie, M. Enwerem, Hannetjie Ferreira, Jennifer Hughes, Lavania Joseph, Yulene Kock, Vancy Letsaolo, Gary Maartens, Graeme Meintjes, Dumisani Ngcamu, Nana Okozi, Xavier Padanilam, Anja Reuter, Rodolf Romero, Simon Schaaf, Julian te Riele, Ebrahim Variava, Minty Van der Meulen, Farzana Ismail, Norbert Ndjeka
Summary: Analysis of data from South Africa showed a high prevalence of bedaquiline resistance, mainly associated with previous exposure to bedaquiline or clofazimine, rifampicin-resistant or MDR tuberculosis. Development of resistance led to poorer treatment outcomes.
LANCET INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2022)
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Dermatology
A. Skaletz-Rorowski, A. Potthoff, S. Nambiar, J. Wach, A. Kayser, A. Kasper, N. H. Brockmeyer
Summary: The study found that asymptomatic Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae infections are common among youth, but often go undetected. The use of rapid assay platforms can help reduce the time it takes to diagnose and treat STIs to less than a day.
JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY AND VENEREOLOGY
(2021)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Alexandre Perez-Gonzalez, Marta Represa, Pep Coll, Carmen Potel, Silvia Rodriguez-Rivero, Erene Flores, Claudia Vazquez-Estevez, Antonio Ocampo, Guillermo Pousada, Eva Poveda
Summary: This study assessed the effectiveness, safety, and associated factors of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among a real-life cohort of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) users in Northwest Spain. The results showed that FTC/TDF was effective, safe, and tolerable in this population, but a high number of STIs were diagnosed, especially among patients engaging in chemsex.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
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Infectious Diseases
Phuong Thi Thu Nguyen, Ha Viet Pham, Dung Hoang Van, Linh Van Pham, Hoi Thanh Nguyen, Hung Van Nguyen
Summary: In this study, the safety and efficacy of two treatment regimens for co-infection of gonorrhea and chlamydia were compared. The results showed that ceftriaxone plus doxycycline was superior to cefixime plus doxycycline in treating the co-infection. The safety profiles of the two regimens were similar.
BMC INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2022)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Kuan-Yin Lin, Hsin-Yun Sun, Tai-Fen Lee, Yu-Chung Chuang, Un-In Wu, Wen-Chun Liu, Sui-Yuan Chang, Yi-Jing Chen, Chien-Ching Hung, Shan-Chwen Chang
Summary: The study found a high prevalence of CT and/or NG in HIV-positive patients, especially in those coinfected with viral hepatitis and syphilis. Integrated STI services are crucial in this population.
JOURNAL OF THE FORMOSAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
(2021)
