A Brief Review of the Estimated Economic Burden of Sexually Transmitted Diseases in the United States: Inflation-Adjusted Updates of Previously Published Cost Studies Chesson, Harrell W.; Gift, Thomas L.; Owusu-Edusei, Kwame Jr.; More Chesson, Harrell W.; Gift, Thomas L.; Owusu-Edusei, Kwame Jr.; Tao, Guoyu; Johnson, Ana P.; Kent, Charlotte K. Less Sexually Transmitted Diseases. 38(10):889-891, October 2011. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions Go to Full Text of this Article In Brief: Based on a literature review, the annual direct medical cost of sexually transmitted diseased (including human immunodeficiency virus) has been estimated to be 16.9 billion (range: $13.9–23.0 billion) in the 2010 US dollars. Go to Full Text of this Article Free
Discordance Between Spermatozoa Detection and Self-Reported Semen Exposure Gallo, Maria F.; Sobel, Jack D.; Rompalo, Anne M.; More Gallo, Maria F.; Sobel, Jack D.; Rompalo, Anne M.; Cu-Uvin, Susan; Schoenbaum, Ellie; Jamieson, Denise J. Less Sexually Transmitted Diseases. 38(10):909-912, October 2011. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions Go to Full Text of this Article In Brief: Analysis of 1257 high-risk women found several predictors of discordance between self reports and an objective marker of semen exposure, suggesting inaccuracies in reporting sexual behaviors are not randomly distributed. Go to Full Text of this Article Free
Condom Use Among US Adults at Last Sexual Intercourse, 1996–2008: An Update From National Survey Data Anderson, John E.; Warner, Lee; Macaluso, Maurizio Anderson, John E.; Warner, Lee; Macaluso, Maurizio Less Sexually Transmitted Diseases. 38(10):919-921, October 2011. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions Go to Full Text of this Article In Brief: National survey data indicate a small increase in condom use from 1996 to 2008. Persons at risk for sexually transmitted diseases were more likely to use condoms; fewer than half used condoms with their regular partners. Go to Full Text of this Article Free
Infections Missed by Urethral-Only Screening for Chlamydia or Gonorrhea Detection Among Men Who Have Sex With Men Marcus, Julia L.; Bernstein, Kyle T.; Kohn, Robert P.; More Marcus, Julia L.; Bernstein, Kyle T.; Kohn, Robert P.; Liska, Sally; Philip, Susan S. Less Sexually Transmitted Diseases. 38(10):922-924, October 2011. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions Go to Full Text of this Article In Brief: Among asymptomatic men who have sex with men visiting an urban sexually transmitted disease clinic, 83.8% of chlamydial and gonococcal infections would have been missed by urethral screening, compared with 9.8% by screening the rectum and pharynx. Go to Full Text of this Article Free
Identifying Opportunities for Chlamydia Screening Among American Indian Women Taylor, Melanie M.; Reilley, Brigg; Tulloch, Scott; More Taylor, Melanie M.; Reilley, Brigg; Tulloch, Scott; Winscott, Michelle; Dunnigan, Anthony; Russell, Marie; Redd, John T. Less Sexually Transmitted Diseases. 38(10):947-948, October 2011. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions Go to Full Text of this Article In Brief: Missed opportunities for chlamydia screening were identified among American Indian women attending medical and non-medical clinic visits. Go to Full Text of this Article Free
Trends in Antimicrobial Resistance in Neisseria gonorrhoeae Isolated in Canada: 2000–2009 Martin, Irene; Jayaraman, Gayatri; Wong, Tom; More Martin, Irene; Jayaraman, Gayatri; Wong, Tom; Liu, Gary; Gilmour, Matthew; on Behalf of the Canadian Public Health Laboratory Network Less Sexually Transmitted Diseases. 38(10):892-898, October 2011. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions Go to Full Text of this Article In Brief: A Canadian study of antimicrobial susceptibilities of Neisseria gonorrhoeae isolated between 2000 and 2009. Go to Full Text of this Article Free
Prevalence and Determinants of High-Risk Human Papillomavirus Infection in Middle-Aged Indian Women Sauvaget, Catherine; Nene, Bhagwan M.; Jayant, Kasturi; More Sauvaget, Catherine; Nene, Bhagwan M.; Jayant, Kasturi; Kelkar, Rohini; Malvi, Sylla G.; Shastri, Surendranath S.; Sankaranarayanan, Rengaswamy Less Sexually Transmitted Diseases. 38(10):902-906, October 2011. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions Go to Full Text of this Article In Brief: A study on human papillomavirus infection in Indian women showed a 10% prevalence; infection rate increased with age, low education level, manual work, early age at first sexual intercourse, and widowhood. Go to Full Text of this Article Free
Chlamydia Partner Services for Females in California Family Planning Clinics Yu, Ying-Ying; Frasure-Williams, Jessica A.; Dunne, Eileen F.; More Yu, Ying-Ying; Frasure-Williams, Jessica A.; Dunne, Eileen F.; Bolan, Gail; Markowitz, Lauri; Bauer, Heidi M. Less Sexually Transmitted Diseases. 38(10):913-918, October 2011. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions Go to Full Text of this Article In Brief: An observational study in family planning clinics found that, compared to patient referral, concurrent patient-partner treatment and patient-delivered partner therapy were associated with higher rates of partner treatment. Go to Full Text of this Article Free
Circumcision Among Men Who Have Sex With Men in London, United Kingdom: An Unlikely Strategy for HIV Prevention Thornton, Alicia C.; Lattimore, Samuel; Delpech, Valerie; More Thornton, Alicia C.; Lattimore, Samuel; Delpech, Valerie; Weiss, Helen A.; Elford, Jonathan Less Sexually Transmitted Diseases. 38(10):928-931, October 2011. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions Go to Full Text of this Article In Brief: Research among men who have sex with men in London, United Kingdom, suggests that circumcision is unlikely to be a feasible strategy for HIV prevention in this population. Go to Full Text of this Article Free
The Prevalence of Genital HPV and Factors Associated With Oncogenic HPV Among Men Having Sex With Men and Men Having Sex With Women and Men: The HIM Study Nyitray, Alan G.; Carvalho da Silva, Roberto J.; Baggio, Maria Luiza; More Nyitray, Alan G.; Carvalho da Silva, Roberto J.; Baggio, Maria Luiza; Lu, Beibei; Smith, Dan'elle; Abrahamsen, Martha; Papenfuss, Mary; Quiterio, Manuel; Villa, Luisa L.; Giuliano, Anna R. Less Sexually Transmitted Diseases. 38(10):932-940, October 2011. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions Go to Full Text of this Article In Brief: A multinational study observed a higher prevalence of genital human papillomavirus among men having sex with women and men in comparison to other men. Go to Full Text of this Article Free
A Randomized, Controlled Trial of inSPOT and Patient-Delivered Partner Therapy for Gonorrhea and Chlamydial Infection Among Men Who Have Sex With Men Kerani, Roxanne Pieper; Fleming, Mark; DeYoung, Bill; More Kerani, Roxanne Pieper; Fleming, Mark; DeYoung, Bill; Golden, Matthew Robert Less Sexually Transmitted Diseases. 38(10):941-946, October 2011. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions Go to Full Text of this Article In Brief: In a randomized, controlled trial among men who have sex with men, patient-delivered partner therapy appeared to increase partner treatment. inSPOT was associated with decreased partner human immunodeficiency virus testing. Go to Full Text of this Article Free
The Impact of Anogenital Warts on Health-Related Quality of Life: A 6-Month Prospective Study Drolet, Mélanie; Brisson, Marc; Maunsell, Elizabeth; More Drolet, Mélanie; Brisson, Marc; Maunsell, Elizabeth; Franco, Eduardo L.; Coutlée, François; Ferenczy, Alex; Ratnam, Sam; Fisher, William; Mansi, James A. Less Sexually Transmitted Diseases. 38(10):949-956, October 2011. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions Go to Full Text of this Article In Brief: A study of 272 outpatients with anogenital warts found that having anogenital warts had a significant impact on quality of life. This negative impact lasted as long as lesions persisted. Go to Full Text of this Article Free SDC
Chlamydia trachomatis Prevalence and Risk Behaviors in Parturient Women Aged 15 to 24 in Brazil Pinto, Valdir Monteiro; Szwarcwald, Célia Landmann; Baroni, Carla; More Pinto, Valdir Monteiro; Szwarcwald, Célia Landmann; Baroni, Carla; Stringari, Lorenzo Lyrio; Inocêncio, Lilian Amaral; Miranda, Angélica Espinosa Less Sexually Transmitted Diseases. 38(10):957-961, October 2011. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions Go to Full Text of this Article In Brief: This study shows high prevalence of Chlamydia trachomatis infection among young pregnant women in Brazil. C. trachomatis screening should be included as part of the antenatal care routine in this group in Brazil. Go to Full Text of this Article Free
Feasibility of Incorporating Self-Collected Rectal Swabs Into a Community Venue-Based Survey to Measure the Prevalence of HPV Infection in Men Who Have Sex With Men Gilbert, Mark; Kwag, Michael; Mei, Wendy; More Gilbert, Mark; Kwag, Michael; Mei, Wendy; Rank, Claudia; Kropp, Rhonda; Severini, Alberto; van Niekerk, Dirk; Zhou, Chen; Press, Natasha; Ogilvie, Gina; Wong, Tom; the ManCount Study Team Less Sexually Transmitted Diseases. 38(10):964-969, October 2011. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions Go to Full Text of this Article In Brief: A study demonstrating the feasibility of adding self-collected rectal swabs for human papillomavirus and anal dysplasia to existing HIV surveillance systems for men who have sex with men to monitor the effect of human papillomavirus vaccine programs. Go to Full Text of this Article Free
County-Level Sexually Transmitted Disease Detection and Control in Texas: Do Sexually Transmitted Diseases and Family Planning Clinics Matter? Owusu-Edusei, Kwame Jr; Doshi, Sonal R. Owusu-Edusei, Kwame Jr; Doshi, Sonal R. Less Sexually Transmitted Diseases. 38(10):970-975, October 2011. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions Go to Full Text of this Article In Brief: Counties with at least 1 sexually transmitted disease or family planning clinic were associated with higher chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis detection and at least a 4% decrease in morbidity between 2000 and 2007. Go to Full Text of this Article Free
Evaluation of the Polyclonal ELISA HPV Serology Assay as a Biomarker for Human Papillomavirus Exposure Coseo, Sarah E.; Porras, Carolina; Dodd, Lori E.; More Coseo, Sarah E.; Porras, Carolina; Dodd, Lori E.; Hildesheim, Allan; Rodriguez, Ana Cecilia; Schiffman, Mark; Herrero, Rolando; Wacholder, Sholom; Gonzalez, Paula; Sherman, Mark E.; Jimenez, Silvia; Solomon, Diane; Bougelet, Catherine; van Doorn, Leen-Jan; Quint, Wim; Safaeian, Mahboobeh; for the Costa Rica HPV Vaccine Trial (CVT) Group Less Sexually Transmitted Diseases. 38(10):976-982, October 2011. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions Go to Full Text of this Article In Brief: The low sensitivity of the polyclonal ELISA HPV16 and 18 serological assays to detect human papillomavirus exposure highlights the limitations of using this assay for risk stratification or clinical settings. Go to Full Text of this Article Free
Utility of Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing in Trichomonas vaginalis–Infected Women With Clinical Treatment Failure Bosserman, Elizabeth A.; Helms, Donna J.; Mosure, Debra J.; More Bosserman, Elizabeth A.; Helms, Donna J.; Mosure, Debra J.; Secor, W. Evan; Workowski, Kimberly A. Less Sexually Transmitted Diseases. 38(10):983-987, October 2011. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions Go to Full Text of this Article In Brief: In vitro susceptibility testing guides treatment advice for trichomonas infections that persist after standard therapy. Women treated according to these recommendations were more likely to cure than those receiving lower doses or a different drug. Go to Full Text of this Article Free
Sustainable Antimicrobial Surveillance Programs Essential for Controlling Neisseria gonorrhoeae Superbug Dillon, Jo-Anne R. Dillon, Jo-Anne R. Less Sexually Transmitted Diseases. 38(10):899-901, October 2011. Favorite PDF Permissions Free
Accepting the Universal Truths of Cervical Human Papillomavirus Epidemiology in Pursuit of the Remaining Mysteries Schiffman, Mark; Gage, Julia C.; Clarke, Megan A. Schiffman, Mark; Gage, Julia C.; Clarke, Megan A. Less Sexually Transmitted Diseases. 38(10):907-908, October 2011. Favorite PDF Permissions Free
Testing Men Who Have Sex With Men for Urethral Infection With Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae Is Only Half the Job, and We Need the Right Tools Schachter, Julius; Philip, Susan S. Schachter, Julius; Philip, Susan S. Less Sexually Transmitted Diseases. 38(10):925-927, October 2011. Favorite PDF Permissions Free
Resistant Trichomoniasis: Successful Treatment With Combination Therapy Nyirjesy, Paul; Gilbert, Jeffrey; Mulcahy, Laura J. Nyirjesy, Paul; Gilbert, Jeffrey; Mulcahy, Laura J. Less Sexually Transmitted Diseases. 38(10):962-963, October 2011. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions Go to Full Text of this Article In Brief: Two patients with metronidazole- and tinidazole-resistant trichomoniasis were successfully treated with high-dose oral tinidazole and vaginal paromomycin cream. Go to Full Text of this Article Free
