Implementation of Sexually Transmitted Infection Chemoprophylaxis in the United States Maynard, Michaela A.; Chan, Philip A. Maynard, Michaela A.; Chan, Philip A. Less Sexually Transmitted Diseases. 50(4):185-187, April 2023. Favorite PDF Permissions Buy
Estimated Incidence and Prevalence of Gonorrhea in the United States, 2006–2019 Pollock, Emily D.; Clay, Patrick A.; Kreisel, Kristen M.; More Pollock, Emily D.; Clay, Patrick A.; Kreisel, Kristen M.; Spicknall, Ian H. Less Sexually Transmitted Diseases. 50(4):188-195, April 2023. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions In Brief: The burden of gonorrhea has increased in the United States since 2009. An increasing proportion of incident infections are among men. Additional biomedical and behavioral interventions are needed. Buy SDC
Assessing the National Representativeness of Estimates of Antimicrobial-Resistant Urogenital Neisseria gonorrhoeae in US Men, Gonococcal Isolate Surveillance Project, 2008–2018 Nielsen, Karen E.; St. Cyr, Sancta B.; Pham, Cau D.; More Nielsen, Karen E.; St. Cyr, Sancta B.; Pham, Cau D.; Kreisel, Kristen M. Less Sexually Transmitted Diseases. 50(4):196-202, April 2023. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions In Brief: Weighted estimates of antimicrobial resistant Neisseria gonorrhoeae from an existing national surveillance program are consistent with existing national proportions given currently available information. Sensitivity analyses demonstrate potentially impactful unmeasured covariates. Buy SDC
Pharyngeal Gonorrhea in Heterosexual Male and Female Sex Partners of Persons With Gonorrhea McLaughlin, Stephanie E.; Golden, Matthew R.; Soge, Olusegun O.; More McLaughlin, Stephanie E.; Golden, Matthew R.; Soge, Olusegun O.; Berzkalns, Anna; Thibault, Christina S.; Barbee, Lindley A. Less Sexually Transmitted Diseases. 50(4):203-208, April 2023. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions In Brief: Pharyngeal gonorrhea is common among exposed heterosexual cisgender men and women, and likely represents an underdiagnosed reservoir of gonococcal infections. If empiric treatment is abandoned, testing the throats of heterosexuals is necessary. Buy
Findings From a Scoping Review: Presumptive Treatment for Chlamydiatrachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae in the United States, 2006–2021 Allen, Katie S.; Hinrichs, Rachel; Heumann, Christine L.; More Allen, Katie S.; Hinrichs, Rachel; Heumann, Christine L.; Titus, Melissa K.; Duszynski, Thomas J.; Valvi, Nimish R.; Wiensch, Ashley; Tao, Guoyu; Dixon, Brian E. Less Sexually Transmitted Diseases. 50(4):209-214, April 2023. Abstract Abstract Favorite PDF Permissions Go to Full Text of this Article Free SDC
Characteristics of Reported Gonorrhea Diagnoses During The COVID-19 Pandemic Compared With Pre–COVID-19 Pandemic, Baltimore City, Maryland Coen, Michelle E.; Williford, Sarah L.; Muvva, Ravikiran; More Coen, Michelle E.; Williford, Sarah L.; Muvva, Ravikiran; Genberg, Becky; Greenbaum, Adena; Schumacher, Christina M. Less Sexually Transmitted Diseases. 50(4):215-223, April 2023. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions In Brief: An analysis of characteristics of individuals with reported gonorrhea diagnoses in Baltimore City, Maryland, showed no indication of increased case ascertainment among symptomatic individuals during COVID-19 pandemic compared with pre – COVID-19 pandemic. Buy
Knowledge on Chlamydia trachomatis and Acceptance to Testing for It Among Young Students in China Jiang, Ting-Ting; Han, Yan; Cao, Ning-Xiao; More Jiang, Ting-Ting; Han, Yan; Cao, Ning-Xiao; Yin, Yue-Ping; Chen, Xiang-Sheng Less Sexually Transmitted Diseases. 50(4):236-240, April 2023. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions In Brief: A web-based survey found that Chinese young students were not well aware of chlamydia, and the students who had sexual experience were likely to accept a home-based chlamydia screening. Buy
Epidemiologic Evidence on the Role of Lactobacillus iners in Sexually Transmitted Infections and Bacterial Vaginosis: A Series of Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Carter, Kayla A.; Fischer, Molly D.; Petrova, Mariya I.; More Carter, Kayla A.; Fischer, Molly D.; Petrova, Mariya I.; Balkus, Jennifer E. Less Sexually Transmitted Diseases. 50(4):224-235, April 2023. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions Go to Full Text of this Article In Brief: Meta-analysis results suggest Lactobacillus iners–dominated vaginal microbiotas may be suboptimal compared with Lactobacillus crispatus–dominated microbiotas for bacterial vaginosis and Chlamydia trachomatis. Evidence was sparse for other common cervicovaginal infections. Go to Full Text of this Article Open SDC
Successful Treatment of Persistent 5-Nitroimidazole–Resistant Trichomoniasis With an Extended Course of Oral Secnidazole Plus Intravaginal Boric Acid McNeil, Candice J.; Williamson, John C.; Muzny, Christina A. McNeil, Candice J.; Williamson, John C.; Muzny, Christina A. Less Sexually Transmitted Diseases. 50(4):243-246, April 2023. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions Go to Full Text of this Article In Brief: A woman with 5-nitroimidazole–resistant trichomoniasis was cured with a 14-day course of oral secnidazole and intravaginal boric acid after failing multiple treatment regimens for 30 months. Go to Full Text of this Article Open