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Pubic hair removal and molluscum contagiosum
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Source: International Journal of STD and AIDS - June 6, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Veraldi, S., Nazzaro, G., Ramoni, S. Tags: Letters to the Editor Source Type: research

A significant increase in cases of infectious syphilis in men who have sex with men since November 2013
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Source: International Journal of STD and AIDS - June 6, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Pinto-Sander, N., Youssef, E., Tweed, M., Dean, G., Richardson, D. Tags: Letters to the Editor Source Type: research

Durable survival after chemotherapy in a HIV patient with Burkitts lymphoma presenting with massive upper gastrointestinal bleeding
Massive upper gastrointestinal bleeding is an uncommon presentation of Burkitt’s lymphoma in a patient with HIV/AIDS, and is seldom reported in the literature. A 39-year-old man who has sex with men presented with abdominal pain and massive haematemesis and a rapid drop in haemoglobin level to 4.8 g/dL. Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy showed a large blood clot in the stomach, and an emergency laparotomy was performed because of unstable haemodynamics. This showed active bleeding from multiple tumours in the fundus and body of the stomach. The patient underwent gastrectomy and gastric biopsy confirmed Burkitt’s...
Source: International Journal of STD and AIDS - June 6, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Law, M. F., Chan, H. N., Pang, C. Y., Lai, H. K., Ha, C. Y., Ng, C., Ho, R., Wong, C. K., Yeung, Y. M., Yip, S. F. Tags: Case reports Source Type: research

A case of primary adrenal diffuse large B-cell lymphoma in HIV
Primary adrenal diffuse large B-cell lymphoma in HIV is a very rare, highly aggressive extra-nodal lymphoma. There is only one previous case reported in the literature. Our patient presented with isolated bilateral adrenal masses with no lymphadenopathy or visceral involvement, which made the diagnosis challenging. (Source: International Journal of STD and AIDS)
Source: International Journal of STD and AIDS - June 6, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Malik, S., Chapman, C. B.-P., Drew, O. Tags: Case reports Source Type: research

Total laparoscopic intestinal vaginoplasty as neovaginal reconstruction in an HIV-positive transgender woman
This report shows that intestinal vaginoplasty is a feasible surgical option for HIV-positive transgender women in need of vaginal reconstruction. Because patients are again able to engage in penetrative sexual intercourse, we emphasise the importance of practicing safe sex and early initiation of adequate antiretroviral therapy in this patient population. (Source: International Journal of STD and AIDS)
Source: International Journal of STD and AIDS - June 6, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Authors: van der Sluis, W. B., Verweij, S. P., Özer, M., Meijerink, W. J., Bouman, M.-B. Tags: Case reports Source Type: research

HIV control in postpartum mothers: a turbulent time
We conducted an audit looking at the management of HIV-positive women in the postpartum period. We found that of the women with a previous AIDS-defining condition or a CD4 count <350 cells/µL, 83% were correctly continued on antiretroviral therapy (ART) and 84.1% of these had good virological control. ART was correctly stopped in 100% of women who had always had a CD4 count >500 cells/µL. A significant finding from our audit was that all of the women who had poor virological control or stopped ART against medical advice had social issues or self-reported depression. The main recommendation was to extend t...
Source: International Journal of STD and AIDS - June 6, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Loftus, H., Burnett, A., Naylor, S., Bates, S., Greig, J. Tags: Audit Reports Source Type: research

Testing for latent tuberculosis infection using interferon gamma release assays in commercial sex workers at an outreach clinic in Birmingham
This report demonstrates that using interferon gamma release assays to screen for latent tuberculosis infection in female commercial sex workers in an outreach sexual health clinic is feasible and acceptable. Routine interferon gamma release assay use successfully identified high numbers of latent tuberculosis infection. Innovative approaches to treatment and follow up were required to improve treatment adherence in this group. Direct observation of therapy within the sexual health clinic was also feasible. Successful follow up was dependent on the support of outreach workers, interpreters and tuberculosis nurses. (Source:...
Source: International Journal of STD and AIDS - June 6, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Daly, R., Khatib, N., Larkins, A., Dedicoat, M. Tags: Audit Reports Source Type: research

Survey of genitourinary medicine specialist registrars in the United Kingdom regarding genital dermatology training
The British Association for Sexual Health and HIV Genital Dermatology Special Interest Group (SIG) conducted a survey of specialist registrar training in genital dermatology (GD) to inform future training provision provided by the group and other services. The survey shows that training in GD is variable with most trainees receiving GD training through formal lectures or ad hoc clinical teaching, with fewer trainees having access to specialist GD clinics. There is mixed confidence in diagnosis and use of topical steroids, and few trainees are independent in GD practical procedures. Many trainees feel training could be impr...
Source: International Journal of STD and AIDS - June 6, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Hartley, A., Bates, C., Sashidharan, P. Tags: Audit Reports Source Type: research

What motivates use of community-based human immunodeficiency virus testing in rural South Africa?
Despite substantial progress in implementing HIV testing, challenges remain in achieving widespread uptake particularly in rural resource-limited settings. We sought to understand motivations for HIV testing in a community-based HIV testing programme in rural South Africa. We conducted a questionnaire survey in participants undergoing voluntary HIV testing within an ongoing community-based integrated HIV/tuberculosis intensive case finding programme at congregate rural settings. Participants responded to a six-item non-mutually exclusive motivations survey which included the topics of feeling ill, recent HIV exposure, risk...
Source: International Journal of STD and AIDS - June 6, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Upadhya, D., Moll, A. P., Brooks, R. P., Friedland, G., Shenoi, S. V. Tags: Original research articles Source Type: research

Intimate partner violence, partner notification, and expedited partner therapy: a qualitative study
The objective of this qualitative study was to understand health care providers’ views on IPV and STIs when recommending partner treatment to patients with chlamydia. Using a purposive sampling strategy to include health care providers who treat young women at risk for chlamydia, 23 semi-structured, in-depth interviews were conducted. While some health care providers expressed concern for their patients’ safety and believed assessing for IPV was needed before provision of expedited partner therapy, nearly a third had not considered the links between IPV and STIs. Strategies used by health care providers to asse...
Source: International Journal of STD and AIDS - June 6, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Rosenfeld, E. A., Marx, J., Terry, M. A., Stall, R., Pallatino, C., Borrero, S., Miller, E. Tags: Original research articles Source Type: research

'The waiting game: are current chlamydia and gonorrhoea near-patient/point-of-care tests acceptable to service users and will they impact on treatment?
The objective of this study was to assess the length of time service users were prepared to wait for chlamydia and gonorrhoea (CT/GC) near-patient/point-of-care test (NP-POCT) results and to determine the possible effect on management. Individuals attending two UK clinics from November 2013 to February 2014 were surveyed asking the maximum length of time they would wait for CT/GC NP-POCT results after consultation. Linked CT/GC prevalence and treatment rates were analysed. A total of 1817 participants were surveyed, and 1356 provided CT/GC NAAT samples, in which it was found that 115 (8.5%) could wait over 90 minutes in cl...
Source: International Journal of STD and AIDS - June 6, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Atkinson, L. M., Vijeratnam, D., Mani, R., Patel, R. Tags: Original research articles Source Type: research

Syphilis detection: evaluation of serological screening and pilot reverse confirmatory assay algorithm in blood donors
Serological assays are still considered the most useful tests in the diagnosis of syphilis. Since no single serological assay is able to provide a satisfactory result, in our laboratory we have evaluated the usefulness of a commercially-available immunoblot to diagnose syphilis infection among blood donors. From October 2012 to June 2013, 4572 blood donors were screened for syphilis with an automated chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay (CMIA). To confirm the presence of treponemal antibodies, CMIA-reactive sera were tested by standard Treponema pallidum haemagglutination assay (TPHA). In addition, an alternative con...
Source: International Journal of STD and AIDS - June 6, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Sommese, L., Paolillo, R., Sabia, C., Costa, D., De Pascale, M. R., Iannone, C., Esposito, A., Schiano, C., Napoli, C. Tags: Original research articles Source Type: research

Impact of switching from lopinavir/ritonavir to boosted and un-boosted atazanavir on glucose metabolism: the ATAzanavir & GLUcose metabolism (ATAGLU) study
The objective of the study was to evaluate the modifications of glucose and lipid profiles after a switch from lopinavir/ritonavir (LPV/r) to atazanavir, used as ritonavir-boosted (ATV/r) or un-boosted. We conducted a retrospective observational cohort study on the effect of ATV/(r) on glycaemic metabolism (ATAGLU) in patients with undetectable levels of HIV-RNA who switched from LPV/r. In total, 235 patients treated for 48 weeks with LPV/r plus two nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs) and with undetectable HIV-RNA were included: 134 continued LPV/r after the initial 48 weeks and 101 switched to ATV(/r) (18....
Source: International Journal of STD and AIDS - June 6, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Authors: dEttorre, G., Ceccarelli, G., Zaccarelli, M., Ascoli-Bartoli, T., Bianchi, L., Bellelli, V., De Girolamo, G., Serafino, S., Giustini, N., Mastroianni, C. M., Vullo, V. Tags: Original research articles Source Type: research

An observational study of comorbidity and healthcare utilisation among HIV-positive patients aged 50 years and over
The number of HIV-positive people aged ≥50 years is rising each year. We measured the prevalence of non-infectious illnesses and their risk factors and described healthcare use in this UK population. A cross-sectional, observational study was conducted at an outpatient HIV specialist clinic in south east England. Patients age ≥50 years were invited to complete questionnaires measuring demographics, non-infectious illnesses, medication use, lifestyle and healthcare utilisation. The response rate was 67%. Of 299 participants, 84% reported ≥1 comorbid condition and 61% reported ≥2 (multimorbidity). Most commonly r...
Source: International Journal of STD and AIDS - June 6, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Patel, R., Moore, T., Cooper, V., McArdle, C., Perry, N., Cheek, E., Gainsborough, N., Fisher, M. Tags: Original research articles Source Type: research

Screening for asymptomatic lymphogranuloma venereum co-infection in men who have sex with men newly diagnosed with HIV, hepatitis C or syphilis
Patients diagnosed with lymphogranuloma venereum have high rates of co-infection with HIV, syphilis and hepatitis C. The aim of this enhanced surveillance was to screen all men who have sex with men (MSM) newly diagnosed with HIV, syphilis or hepatitis C for co-infection with asymptomatic lymphogranuloma venereum as part of the recommended sexual health screen. Of the 145 patients screened, 21 patients were diagnosed with rectal Chlamydia trachomatis, one with both rectal and urethral chlamydia and six with urethral chlamydia. One rectal chlamydia-positive sample, when tested, was equivocal for lymphogranuloma venereum. Ou...
Source: International Journal of STD and AIDS - June 6, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Pallawela, S., Bradshaw, D., Hodson, L., Rehill, K., Wong, F., Rockwood, N., Gedela, K., Hardie, J., Price, H., Alexander, S., McLean, K., Dean, G., Smith, A., Sullivan, A. Tags: Original research articles Source Type: research