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Chlamydia testing: Reaching high-risk sexually active young people in the community
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Source: International Journal of STD and AIDS - December 7, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Sharman, N., Sri, T., Chow, C., Pond, M. J., Oakeshott, P., Planche, T., Sadiq, S. T. Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research

Hemichorea in a patient with HIV-associated central nervous system histoplasmosis
We describe the first case of human immunodeficiency virus-associated cerebral histoplasmosis presenting with hemichorea. The patient recovered after treatment with conventional amphotericin B and itraconazole. (Source: International Journal of STD and AIDS)
Source: International Journal of STD and AIDS - December 7, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Estrada-Bellmann, I., Camara-Lemarroy, C. R., Flores-Cantu, H., Calderon-Hernandez, H. J., Villareal-Velazquez, H. J. Tags: Case reports Source Type: research

Non-healing genital herpes mimicking donovanosis in an immunocompetent man
We report a case of genital herpes manifesting as painless chronic non-healing genital ulcers with exuberant granulation tissue in an immunocompetent man. Owing to this morphology, the ulcers were initially mistaken for donovanosis. To the best of our knowledge, such a presentation of genital herpes in an immunocompetent individual has not been described previously. (Source: International Journal of STD and AIDS)
Source: International Journal of STD and AIDS - December 7, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Gupta, V., Khute, P., Patel, A., Gupta, S. Tags: Case reports Source Type: research

Bariatric surgery: An HIV-positive patients successful journey
Bariatric surgery is becoming increasingly common in the UK. Little has been done to evaluate its place in HIV-positive patients. Here, we discuss a successful case and the complexities surrounding highly active antiretroviral therapy. (Source: International Journal of STD and AIDS)
Source: International Journal of STD and AIDS - December 7, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Eddy, F., Elvin, S., Sanmani, L. Tags: Case reports Source Type: research

Two cases of possible transmitted drug-resistant HIV: likely HIV superinfection and unmasking of pre-existing resistance
In the UK, patients undergo HIV viral load and genotype testing before they are prescribed antiretroviral therapy. The genotype test guides clinicians in prescribing antiretroviral therapy with maximum efficacy against the patient’s specific viral strain. HIV viral load escape under antiretroviral drug therapy, to which the virus was thought to be genotypically susceptible, is commonly observed in patients with poor adherence. We observed early viral escapes in two-newly diagnosed patients, during antiretroviral treatment, with different sequences compared to their original viral resistance test and who reported exce...
Source: International Journal of STD and AIDS - December 7, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Martin, F., Lee, J., Thomson, E., Tarrant, N., Hale, A., Lacey, C. J. Tags: Case reports Source Type: research

Trichomonas vaginalis infection: How significant is it in men presenting with recurrent or persistent symptoms of urethritis?
Persistent or recurrent non-gonococcal urethritis has been reported to affect up to 10–20% of men attending sexual health clinics. An audit was undertaken to review the management of persistent or recurrent non-gonococcal urethritis in men presenting at Whittall Street Clinic, Birmingham, UK. Detection of Trichomonas vaginalis infection was with the newly-introduced nucleic acid amplification test. A total of 43 (8%) of 533 men treated for urethritis re-attended within three months with persistent or recurrent symptoms. Chlamydia trachomatis infection was identified in 13/40 (33%), T. vaginalis in 1/27 (4%) and Mycop...
Source: International Journal of STD and AIDS - December 7, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Ng, A., Ross, J. D. Tags: Audit report Source Type: research

No improvement in serological response among serofast latent patients retreated with benzathine penicillin
Persistent non-treponemal titres after treatment are common among patients with latent syphilis. Although retreatment is often done in clinical practice, optimal management remains uncertain due to the paucity of data regarding serological response to retreatment and long-term outcomes. We compared the serological responses of serofast latent syphilis patients retreated with 7.2 million units of benzathine penicillin with the responses of patients who did not receive retreatment (control group). We retrospectively analysed the serological response to therapy following retreatment of 35 serofast latent syphilis patients at ...
Source: International Journal of STD and AIDS - December 7, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Ren, R.-X., Wang, L.-N., Zheng, H.-Y., Li, J. Tags: Original research articles Source Type: research

The costs of managing genital warts in the UK by devolved nation: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
The objective of this study was to estimate the cost of genital warts management up to 2012 in the UK and by jurisdiction. Population statistics and the number of reported genital warts cases in genito-urinary medicine clinics were obtained and extrapolated to 2012. Cases of genital warts treated in primary care were estimated from The Health Improvement Network database. The number of visits and therapy required were estimated by genito-urinary medicine experts. Costs were obtained from the appropriate national tariffs. The model estimated there were 220,875 genital warts cases in the UK in 2012, costing £58.44 mill...
Source: International Journal of STD and AIDS - December 7, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Coles, V., Chapman, R., Lanitis, T., Carroll, S. Tags: Original research articles Source Type: research

Geospatial analysis of condom availability and accessibility in urban Malawi
This study aimed to assess the availability and accessibility of one of the prevention efforts, condoms, in Kawale, Lilongwe, Malawi. A total of 220 potential condom-selling establishments were surveyed in 2012. Data were collected with store owners or staff and locations were geocoded to assess store density. Descriptive analyses were conducted. Of those audited, 96 stores sold condoms, 13 of which distributed free condoms. The stores were most often small shops and located in markets or trading centres. Condoms were most often found at the back of the store in an open space. There were approximately 1.2 stores per 1/4 mi...
Source: International Journal of STD and AIDS - December 7, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Shacham, E., Thornton, R., Godlonton, S., Murphy, R., Gilliland, J. Tags: Original research articles Source Type: research

Urethral condylomas in men: experience in 123 patients without previous treatment
The most common sexually transmitted infection (STI) is infection by human papillomavirus. There are more than 100 types of human papillomavirus, and over 30 of them involve the genital area. Urethral involvement is uncommon and usually limited to the distal 3 cm of the meatus. There are various treatments for urethral condylomas; as a rule, they are limited by a difficult approach, by recurrences, and by potential complications, the most significant of which is urethral stenosis. The purpose of the treatments is to remove the warts and induce lesion-free periods. Such treatments do not eliminate the infection nor do they ...
Source: International Journal of STD and AIDS - December 7, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Vives, A., Vazquez, A., Rajmil, O., Cosentino, M. Tags: Original research articles Source Type: research

Complementary medicine use by people living with HIV in Australia - a national survey
Little is known about the use of complementary medicines by people living with HIV in Australia since the advent of more effective combination antiretroviral therapy. We conducted an anonymous survey of 1211 adult patients receiving combination antiretroviral therapy from one of eight specialist HIV clinics across Australia, aiming to identify the current patterns of use of ingestible complementary medicines. Data collected included reasons for use, information sources and rates of disclosure of use of complementary medicines to medical practitioners and pharmacists. Ingestible complementary medicine was used by up to 53% ...
Source: International Journal of STD and AIDS - December 7, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Braun, L. A., Forrester, C. A., Rawlins, M. D., Levy, R. W., Penm, J., Graham, M. M., Mackie, K. F., Aran, S., Bridle, S., Bailey, M. J., Duncan, A. J. Tags: Original research articles Source Type: research

Cause of death in HIV-infected patients in South Carolina (2005-2013)
This study is one of the few US-based studies using this validated protocol. Among the deaths, 25.9% were sudden and 15.2% were unexpected. Almost one-fifth were related to AIDS-related infections; 47.5% related to non-AIDS causes; with the remainder unknown. Statistically significant increases in CD4 counts and decreasing viral loads were observed over the study period. There were no statistically significant differences observed by HIV risk behaviour, race, gender, age at death, or on antiretrovirals at death. In support of the existing literature, improved HIV management appears to reduce the AIDS-related attributable d...
Source: International Journal of STD and AIDS - December 7, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Cima, M., Parker, R. D., Ahmed, Y., Cook, S., Dykema, S., Dukes, K., Albrecht, S., Weissman, S. Tags: Original research articles Source Type: research

Genital infections and syndromic diagnosis among HIV-infected women in HIV care programmes in Kenya
This study compared the syndromic approach with laboratory diagnosis among women in HIV care in Kenya. A mobile team visited 39 large HIV care programmes in Kenya and enrolled participants using population-proportionate sampling. Participants provided behavioural and clinical data with genital and blood specimens for lab testing. Among 1063 women, 68.4% had been on antiretroviral therapy >1 year; 58.9% were using cotrimoxazole prophylaxis; 51 % had CD4+T-lymphocytes < 350 cells/µL. Most women (63.1%) reported at least one genital symptom. Clinical signs were found in 63% of women; and 30.8% had an aetiological ...
Source: International Journal of STD and AIDS - December 7, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Djomand, G., Gao, H., Singa, B., Hornston, S., Bennett, E., Odek, J., McClelland, R. S., John-Stewart, G., Bock, N. Tags: Original research articles Source Type: research

Attitude of patients with HIV infection towards organ transplant between HIV patients. A cross-sectional questionnaire survey
This study examined the HIV patients’ attitudes towards the practice of organ transplant between HIV patients using a cross-sectional survey design. In total, 206 patients participated with a mean age of 42 (±8.8) years. The majority (70%) were black African and women (54%), and 83% described themselves as heterosexual. Most participants (n = 171, 83%) were on treatment, and 159 (93%) had viral load less than 40 copies/ml. Mean duration of illness and mean duration of treatment were 77 (±42.7) and 68 (±41) months, respectively. Of all participants, 128 (62%) reported that they would consider dona...
Source: International Journal of STD and AIDS - December 7, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Taha, H., Newby, K., Das, A., Das, S. Tags: Original research articles Source Type: research

The utility of population-based surveys to describe the continuum of HIV services for key and general populations
Monitoring the cascade or continuum of HIV services – ranging from outreach services to anti-retroviral treatment – has become increasingly important as the focus in prevention moves toward biomedical interventions, in particular, ‘Treatment as Prevention.’ The HIV continuum typically utilises clinic-based care and treatment monitoring data and helps identify gaps and inform programme improvements. This paper discusses the merits of a population-based survey-informed continuum of services. Surveys provide individual-level, population-based data by sampling persons both in and outside the continuum, ...
Source: International Journal of STD and AIDS - December 7, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Hladik, W., Benech, I., Bateganya, M., Hakim, A. J. Tags: Review article Source Type: research