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The association of human papillomavirus vaccination with sexual behaviours and human papillomavirus knowledge: a systematic review
This study aimed to explore whether HPV vaccination programmes have increased knowledge surrounding HPV and associated disease and whether uptake has influenced sexual behaviour. MEDLINE, Embase, Cochrane Library and PsycINFO electronic databases were interrogated. Studies of behaviour, attitudes and knowledge associated with HPV vaccination (or vaccination intent) in subjects of any age and gender in programmes reflective of UK practice were included in the review (n = 58). The evidence regarding the association of HPV vaccination with high-risk sexual behaviour was varied, primarily due to the heterogeneous nature of the...
Source: International Journal of STD and AIDS - September 22, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Coles, V. A., Patel, A. S., Allen, F. L., Keeping, S. T., Carroll, S. M. Tags: Review article Source Type: research

2014 UK national guideline for the management of anogenital herpes
These guidelines concern the management of anogenital herpes simplex virus infections in adults and give advice on diagnosis, management, and counselling of patients. This guideline replaces the 2007 BASHH herpes guidelines and includes new sections on herpes proctitis, key points to cover with patients regarding transmission and removal of advice on the management of HSV in pregnancy which now has a separate joint BASHH/RCOG guideline. (Source: International Journal of STD and AIDS)
Source: International Journal of STD and AIDS - September 22, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Patel, R., Green, J., Clarke, E., Seneviratne, K., Abbt, N., Evans, C., Bickford, J., Nicholson, M., O'Farrell, N., Barton, S., FitzGerald, M., Foley, E. Tags: Guidelines Source Type: research

BASHH/EAGA position statement on the HIV window period
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Source: International Journal of STD and AIDS - August 1, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Webster, D. P., Donati, M., Geretti, A. M., Waters, L. J., Gazzard, B., Radcliffe, K. Tags: Letters to the Editor Source Type: research

Response to article - T Farmer et al. Are text reminders useful to reduce DNA rates in routine GUM clinics? (Int J STD AIDS 2014; 25: 289-293)
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Source: International Journal of STD and AIDS - August 1, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Ahmed, N., Jungmann, E. Tags: Letters to the Editor Source Type: research

Management of cytomegalovirus retinitis in HIV infection in the era of highly active antiretroviral therapy
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Source: International Journal of STD and AIDS - August 1, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Timperley, A., Taha, H., Das, S. Tags: Letters to the Editor Source Type: research

Candida albicans and Streptococcus pyogenes balanitis: diabetes or STI?
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Source: International Journal of STD and AIDS - August 1, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Maatouk, I., Hajjar, M., Moutran, R. Tags: Letters to the Editor Source Type: research

Successful treatment of genital Bowen's disease with imiquimod 5% cream
A 64-year-old Japanese woman was diagnosed as having Bowen’s disease on the vulva. The histopathological findings revealed papillomatosis, koilocytosis and clumping cells with atypical nuclei. Human papillomavirus DNA was not detected on polymerase chain reaction using consensus primers. The lesion was successfully treated with topical imiquimod 5% cream after two months. Histopathologically, no atypical cells were observed after treatment. Imiquimod can be a potential treatment modality for lesions that are difficult to treat with surgical excision. (Source: International Journal of STD and AIDS)
Source: International Journal of STD and AIDS - August 1, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Kishi, C., Shimizu, A., Kato, M., Amano, H., Ishikawa, O. Tags: Case reports Source Type: research

A rare case of immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome presenting as secondary syphilis
We report a patient with AIDS (CD4 42 cells/mm3, viral load 344,000 cp/ml), treated previously for secondary syphilis and started on an integrase inhibitor-based single-tablet antiretroviral treatment regimen. After four weeks of antiretroviral treatment, he presented with non-tender, non-blanching erythematous nodules on his chest, an elevated rapid plasma reagin (1:1024) and immune reconstitution (CD4 154 cells/mm3, HIV-RNA 130 cp/ml). A detailed workup to exclude opportunistic infections including secondary and neurosyphilis was performed. The patient was continued on antiretroviral treatment and treated empirically for...
Source: International Journal of STD and AIDS - August 1, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Khatri, A., Skalweit, M. J. Tags: Case reports Source Type: research

The impact of the 2011 UK post-exposure prophylaxis for HIV following sexual exposure guidelines: a regional retrospective audit
A re-audit of prescribing of post-exposure prophylaxis for HIV following sexual exposure in the Thames Valley demonstrated that an updated proforma has led to significant improvements in clinician-led outcomes, but had no impact on completion or follow-up rates. (Source: International Journal of STD and AIDS)
Source: International Journal of STD and AIDS - August 1, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Bennett, A., Wainwright, E., Lord, E., Oduru, M., Chen, F., Desmond, N., Sherrard, J., Duncan, S. Tags: Audit report Source Type: research

Disparities in herpes simplex virus type 2 infection between black and white men who have sex with men in Atlanta, GA
HIV disproportionately affects black men who have sex with men, and herpes simplex virus type 2 is known to increase acquisition of HIV. However, data on racial disparities in herpes simplex virus type 2 prevalence and risk factors are limited among men who have sex with men in the United States. InvolveMENt was a cohort study of black and white HIV-negative men who have sex with men in Atlanta, GA. Univariate and multivariate cross-sectional associations with herpes simplex virus type 2 seroprevalence were assessed among 455 HIV-negative men who have sex with men for demographic, behavioural and social determinant risk fa...
Source: International Journal of STD and AIDS - August 1, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Okafor, N., Rosenberg, E. S., Luisi, N., Sanchez, T., Rio, C. d., Sullivan, P. S., Kelley, C. F. Tags: Original research articles Source Type: research

Prevalence of Trichomonas vaginalis, Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae and human papillomavirus in a sexual health clinic setting in urban Sri Lanka
The prevalences of Trichomonas vaginalis, Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, and human papillomavirus (HPV) in Sri Lanka are not well reported; the objective of this study is to describe the prevalences of these four sexually transmitted infections among attendees of sexual health clinic in an urban setting. Vaginal swabs were collected from consenting women attending a sexual health clinic and tested for the presence of the above sexually transmitted infections using nucleic acid amplification techniques. Basic demographic details were sought from each participant (483 women of age range 14–61, median 30 ...
Source: International Journal of STD and AIDS - August 1, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Samarawickrema, N., Tabrizi, S., Young, E., Gunawardena, P., Garland, S. Tags: Original research articles Source Type: research

Disclosure amongst adult HIV patients on antiretroviral therapy in Port Harcourt, Nigeria
HIV transmission is still a public health concern in sub-Saharan Africa; disclosure is an effective tool for its prevention, contact tracing and treatment. We aimed to evaluate the disclosure behaviours of adult HIV-positive patients receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART) in University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, and identify major challenges to disclosure in a bid to develop ways to improve this practice in the environment. Patients receiving ART in this centre were interviewed using an interviewer-administered questionnaire. A total of 250 clients were interviewed over three months. A majority of the patients wer...
Source: International Journal of STD and AIDS - August 1, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Omunakwe, H. E., Okoye, H., Efobi, C., Onodingene, M., Chinenye, S., Nwauche, C. A. Tags: Original research articles Source Type: research

Operations research study to implement HIV and syphilis point-of-care tests and assess client perceptions in a marginalised area of Lima, Peru
In Peru, a significant proportion of people tested for HIV and syphilis do not receive timely results. Our objective was to assess the institutional feasibility of implementing simultaneous HIV/syphilis point-of-care tests and client perceptions regarding these point-of-care tests. Point-of-care tests were implemented in a hospital consultation room in a marginalised zone of Lima. A time-series design was used to compare the proportion of tested clients who received timely results, with and without the point-of-care test intervention. Experience and satisfaction with point-of-care tests was evaluated with 149 people. In th...
Source: International Journal of STD and AIDS - August 1, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Flores, E. C., Lluque, M. E., Chiappe, M., Lino, R., Bayer, A. M. Tags: Original research articles Source Type: research

The value of a multi-specialty service, including genitourinary medicine, dermatology and urology input, in the management of male genital dermatoses
We undertook a retrospective case note review of our monthly multi-specialty penile dermatoses clinic (which includes clinicians from Genitourinary medicine, Dermatology and Urology), to examine conditions presenting to the service, and compare clinical management and outcomes with other similar services in the UK. Over the 3-year study period, 226 patients were reviewed over 240 individual episodes. Lichenoid conditions were the most common category of genital pathologies seen (n = 60, 24%), but non-specific balanitis was the most common individual diagnosis (n = 55, 22%). Other common conditions seen included eczema and ...
Source: International Journal of STD and AIDS - August 1, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Pearce, J., Fernando, I. Tags: Original research articles Source Type: research

Epidemiology of sexually transmitted infections in rural Haitian men
The study attempts to determine the prevalence of organisms associated with urethritis in men in rural southwestern Haiti and to determine the association with demographic, clinical and laboratory variables. A standardised verbal interview was conducted; genital examinations were done; urethral swabs were collected for nucleic acid amplification testing, and first void urine was obtained for urinalysis. The mean participant age was 54; 88.8% lived in a rural area. Swabs were positive for Trichomonas vaginalis in 13.7% (28/205), Mycoplasma genitalium in 6.3% (13/205), Chlamydia trachomatis in 4.4% (9/205) and Neisseria gono...
Source: International Journal of STD and AIDS - August 1, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Downey, R. F., Hammar, D., Jobe, K. A., Schmidt, T. A., Slyke, L. V., Yassemi, Y., Zive, D. Tags: Original research articles Source Type: research