The Number of Interviews Needed to Yield New Syphilis and Human Immunodeficiency Virus Cases Among Partners of People Diagnosed With Syphilis, North Carolina, 2015 Samoff, Erika; Cope, Anna B.; Maxwell, Jason; More Samoff, Erika; Cope, Anna B.; Maxwell, Jason; Thomas, Francina; Mobley, Victoria L. Less Sexually Transmitted Diseases . 44(8):451-456, August 2017. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Abstract: In Brief: We assessed syphilis investigation efficiency using number of patients and contacts needed to find new cases. Patient information, including information on newer partner-finding practices, did not increase syphilis investigation efficiency. + Favorites PDF Request Permissions
Mycoplasma genitalium Macrolide and Fluoroquinolone Resistance: Prevalence and Risk Factors Among a 2013–2014 Cohort of Patients in Barcelona, Spain Barberá, María-Jesús; Fernández-Huerta, Miguel; Jensen, Jørgen-Skov; More Barberá, María-Jesús; Fernández-Huerta, Miguel; Jensen, Jørgen-Skov; Caballero, Estrella; Andreu, Antonia Less Sexually Transmitted Diseases . 44(8):457-462, August 2017. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Abstract: In Brief: Macrolide resistance is highly prevalent in M. genitalium in Spain, and men who had sex with men and patients having received previous azithromycin are strongly associated with these resistances. Additionally, an alarming rate of fluoroquinolone resistance and the first multidrug resistances are detected. + Favorites PDF Request Permissions
Motherhood and Risk for Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Sexually Transmitted Infections Among Female Sex Workers in the Mexico-US Border Region Servin, Argentina E.; Reed, Elizabeth; Brouwer, Kimberly C.; More Servin, Argentina E.; Reed, Elizabeth; Brouwer, Kimberly C.; Magis-Rodriguez, Carlos; Boyce, Sabrina; Strathdee, Steffanie A.; Silverman, Jay G. Less Sexually Transmitted Diseases . 44(8):477-482, August 2017. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Abstract: In Brief: Motherhood was associated with both protective and higher risk behaviors for human immunodeficiency virus/sexually transmitted infections risk and infection among female sex workers in 2 Mexico-US border cities. + Favorites PDF Request Permissions
Prevalence and Risk Factors for Rectal and Urethral Sexually Transmitted Infections From Self-Collected Samples Among Young Men Who Have Sex With Men Participating in the Keep It... Mustanski, Brian; Feinstein, Brian A.; Madkins, Krystal; More Mustanski, Brian; Feinstein, Brian A.; Madkins, Krystal; Sullivan, Patrick; Swann, Gregory Less Sexually Transmitted Diseases . 44(8):483-488, August 2017. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Abstract: In Brief: Young men who have sex with men in a human immunodeficiency virus prevention randomized controlled trial had high prevalence of rectal chlamydia and gonorrhea. Rectal infections were associated with condomless receptive anal sex with casual partners. + Favorites PDF Request Permissions
Mycoplasma genitalium on the Loose: Time to Sound the Alarm Manhart, Lisa E. Manhart, Lisa E. Less Sexually Transmitted Diseases . 44(8):463-465, August 2017. + Favorites PDF Request Permissions
Narrative Review: Sexually Transmitted Diseases and Homeless Youth—What Do We Know About Sexually Transmitted Disease Prevalence and Risk? Caccamo, Alexandra; Kachur, Rachel; Williams, Samantha P. Caccamo, Alexandra; Kachur, Rachel; Williams, Samantha P. Less Sexually Transmitted Diseases . 44(8):466-476, August 2017. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Abstract: In Brief: A literature review on homeless youth and sexually transmitted disease prevalence rates from 2000 to 2015 found prevalence rates in the published literature (n = 10) ranged from 6.4% to 32% (median, 13.2%). + Favorites PDF Request Permissions
Urinary Meatal Swabbing Detects More Men Infected With Mycoplasma genitalium and Four Other Sexually Transmitted Infections Than First Catch Urine Chernesky, Max; Jang, Dan; Smieja, Marek; More Chernesky, Max; Jang, Dan; Smieja, Marek; Arias, Manuel; Martin, Irene; Weinbaum, Barbara; Getman, Damon Less Sexually Transmitted Diseases . 44(8):489-491, August 2017. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Abstract: In Brief: Urinary meatal swabs compared with first catch urine detected more men infected with Mycoplasma genitalium, Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Trichomonas vaginalis and high-risk human papilloma virus. + Favorites PDF Request Permissions
A Case of Decreased Susceptibility to Ceftriaxone in Neisseria gonorrhoeae in the Absence of a Mosaic Penicillin-Binding Protein 2 (penA) Allele Abrams, A. Jeanine; Kirkcaldy, Robert D.; Pettus, Kevin; More Abrams, A. Jeanine; Kirkcaldy, Robert D.; Pettus, Kevin; Fox, Jan L.; Kubin, Grace; Trees, David L. Less Sexually Transmitted Diseases . 44(8):492-494, August 2017. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Abstract: In Brief: Case report examines a Neisseria gonorrhoeae isolate with a nonmosaic penA allele that exhibited decreased susceptibility to ceftriaxone and other extended-spectrum cephalosporins. + Favorites PDF Request Permissions
An Illustration of Errors in Using the P Value to Indicate Clinical Significance or Epidemiological Importance of a Study Finding Kang, Joseph; Hong, Jaeyoung; Esie, Precious; More Kang, Joseph; Hong, Jaeyoung; Esie, Precious; Bernstein, Kyle T.; Aral, Sevgi Less Sexually Transmitted Diseases . 44(8):495-497, August 2017. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Abstract: In Brief: We illustrate that P values can suggest but not confirm statistical significance, and they may not indicate epidemiological significance of the finding. We recommend that researchers consider reporting effect sizes as P values in conjunction with confidence intervals or point estimates with standard errors to indicate precision (uncertainty). + Favorites PDF Request Permissions
Effectiveness of Prenatal Screening and Treatment to Prevent Congenital Syphilis, Louisiana and Florida, 2013–2014 Matthias, James M.; Rahman, Mohammad M.; Newman, Daniel R.; More Matthias, James M.; Rahman, Mohammad M.; Newman, Daniel R.; Peterman, Thomas A. Less Sexually Transmitted Diseases . 44(8):498-502, August 2017. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Abstract: Go to Full Text of this Article In Brief: An examination of pregnant women with syphilis in Louisiana and Florida found screening for syphilis early and late in pregnancy prevented most, but not all, potential cases of congenital syphilis. Go to Full Text of this Article + Favorites PDF Request Permissions
Congenital Syphilis: Time for a National Prevention Program Hsu, Katherine K. Hsu, Katherine K. Less Sexually Transmitted Diseases . 44(8):503-504, August 2017. + Favorites PDF Request Permissions
US Public Sexually Transmitted Disease Clinical Services in an Era of Declining Public Health Funding: 2013–14 Leichliter, Jami S.; Heyer, Kate; Peterman, Thomas A.; More Leichliter, Jami S.; Heyer, Kate; Peterman, Thomas A.; Habel, Melissa A.; Brookmeyer, Kathryn A.; Arnold Pang, Stephanie S.; Stenger, Mark R.; Weiss, Gretchen; Gift, Thomas L. Less Sexually Transmitted Diseases . 44(8):505-509, August 2017. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Abstract: Go to Full Text of this Article In Brief: A survey of local health departments found gaps and reductions in US public sexually transmitted disease (STD) clinical services. Generally, STD clinics offered more specialized STD services than other safety net clinics. Go to Full Text of this Article + Favorites PDF Request Permissions
A New Resource for STD Clinical Providers: The Sexually Transmitted Diseases Clinical Consultation Network Caragol, Laura A.; Wendel, Karen A.; Anderson, Teri S.; More Caragol, Laura A.; Wendel, Karen A.; Anderson, Teri S.; Burnside, Helen C.; Finkenbinder, Allison; Fitch, John D.; Kelley, Destiny H.; Stewart, Terry W.; Thrun, Mark; Rietmeijer, Cornelis A. Less Sexually Transmitted Diseases . 44(8):510-512, August 2017. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Abstract: Go to Full Text of this Article In Brief: Brief summary: The Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) Clinical Consultation Network online tool is a valuable resource for providers and clinic managers who care for patients at risk for STDs. Go to Full Text of this Article + Favorites PDF Request Permissions