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Prevalence of gonococcal and chlamydial infections among men who have sex with men in sub-Saharan Africa: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis
BackgroundBacterial sexually transmitted infections (STIs) including Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Chlamydia trachomatis are common in men who have sex...
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Clinic-based evaluation of the dual Xpert CT/NG assay on the GeneXpert System for screening for extragenital chlamydial and gonococcal infections amongst men who have sex with men
BackgroundChlamydia trachomatis (CT) and Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG) infections have increased globally. Asymptomatic infections represent a...
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Antibiotic prophylaxis for ophthalmia neonatorum in Italy: results from a national survey and the Italian intersociety new position statements
BackgroundOphthalmia neonatorum is an acute conjunctivitis that occurs in newborns within the first month of life. The most serious infections are...
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Sexually transmitted infections, the epidemic that persists after the COVID-19 pandemic: an analysis of the primary care electronic health records covering about 5 million people in Catalonia
BackgroundThe aim of our study is to analyse the trends in the diagnosis of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Neonatal prophylaxis with antibiotic containing ointments does not reduce incidence of chlamydial conjunctivitis in newborns
BackgroundNeonatal ocular prophylaxis with silver nitrate does not prevent neonatal conjunctivitis due to Chlamydia trachomatis . The efficacy of...
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Sexually Transmitted Infections in Pregnancy, Screening and Treatment
Purpose of ReviewSexually transmitted diseases (STD) often complicate the pregnancy when conception occurs through unprotected intercourse. The...
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Hyperammonemia Syndrome Due to Ureaplasma and Mycoplasma Infections in Solid Organ Transplant Recipients: Treatment and Prophylaxis Strategies
Hyperammonemia syndrome (HS) linked to Ureaplasma and Mycoplasma infections was first identified in lung transplant recipients . It is a highly morbid...
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Increasing incidence rates of sexually transmitted infections from 2010 to 2019: an analysis of temporal trends by geographical regions and age groups from the 2019 Global Burden of Disease Study
BackgroundWorld Health Organization announced its goal of ending sexually transmitted infection (STI) epidemics by 2030. To provide a reference for...
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OPHTHALMIA NEONATORUM in Italy: it is time for change
Ophthalmia neonatorum (ON) refers to any conjunctivitis occurring in the first 28 days of life. In the past Neisseria gonorrhoeae was the most common...
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Antimicrobial resistance and molecular epidemiological ty** of Neisseria gonorrhoeae isolates from Kyrgyzstan in Central Asia, 2012 and 2017
BackgroundGonorrhoea and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in Neisseria gonorrhoeae are significant public health concerns globally. Nearly no...
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Malaria and curable sexually transmitted and reproductive tract coinfection among pregnant women in rural Burkina Faso
BackgroundMalaria and sexually transmitted/reproductive tract infections (STI/RTI) are leading and preventable causes of low birthweight in...
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Chlamydia-related knowledge, opinion to opportunistic testing, and practices of providers among different sexually transmitted infections related departments in hospitals in Shenzhen city, China
BackgroundChlamydia trachomatis (CT) infection could lead to seriously adverse outcomes if left untreated. This study aimed to determine CT-related...
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Influence of connatural factors in sha** vaginal microflora and ensuring its health
Vaginal canal (VC) is exposed to the external environment affected by habitual factors like hygiene and sexual behaviour as well as physiological...
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The burden of skin diseases in China: global burden of Disease Study 2019
Skin diseases continue to affect human health and cause a significant disease burden on the healthcare system.We aimed to report the changing trends...
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Assessment of syndromic management of curable sexually transmitted and reproductive tract infections among pregnant women: an observational cross-sectional study
BackgroundThis study estimated the prevalence of curable sexually transmitted and reproductive tract infections (STIs/RTIs) among pregnant women...
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Significant increase in azithromycin “resistance” and susceptibility to ceftriaxone and cefixime in Neisseria gonorrhoeae isolates in 26 European countries, 2019
BackgroundThe European Gonococcal Antimicrobial Surveillance Programme (Euro-GASP) performs annual sentinel surveillance of Neisseria gonorrhoeae ...
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Prevalence of Mollicutes among men who have sex with men and transgender women aged 15 to 19 years in Salvador, North-eastern Brazil
BackgroundSome species of Mollicutes have been associated with different pathologies of the urogenital tract in humans, with a high prevalence among...
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Prevalence of Mycoplasma genitalium and Chlamydia trachomatis in Chinese female with lower reproductive tract infection: a multicenter epidemiological survey
BackgroundChlamydia trachomatis and Mycoplasma infections have been regarded as severe challenges to public health worldwide because their potential...
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Viruses, bacteria and parasites: infection of the male genital tract and fertility
BackgroundInfertility affects one couple out of six worldwide. Male infertilty can result from congenital or acquired factors, of which pathogens...
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Chlamydia and Gonorrhea Testing Patterns Among Women with and Without Serious Mental Illness
Rates of the sexually transmitted infections (STIs) Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) and Neisseria gonorrhoeae (GC) have risen in women by 13% and 40%,...