Sexually transmitted disease epidemiology and the interaction between sexually transmitted diseases and HIV

1995 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 4-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Harold L. Martin ◽  
Joan K. Kreiss
Keyword(s):  
Sexually Transmitted Diseases ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Disease ◽  
Transmitted Disease ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Disease Epidemiology

Incidence of Sexually Transmitted Diseases Among Massage Parlour Employees in Bangkok, Thailand

1994 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 214-217 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michèle G Bonhomme ◽  
Wiwat Rojanapithayakorn ◽  
Paul J Feldblum ◽  
Michael J Rosenberg
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Diseases ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Disease ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Transmitted Disease ◽  
Admission Criteria ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Related Risk ◽  
Number Of Sexual Partners

The results of a study of sexually transmitted disease (STD) incidence and related risk factors for STDs among uninfected women at high risk of contracting STD infection in Bangkok are reported. Comprising the control arm of a randomized controlled trial of a vaginal contraceptive sponge and STD incidence, 163 women aged 18 or older were recruited from 4 massage parlours and followed for evidence of new infections over a 6–week period or until cervical infection occurred. Gynaecological examinations were performed and endocervical specimens were obtained at weekly intervals, at which time women returned coital logs recording their number of sexual partners. There were 76.5 new STD infections per 100 woman-months, including 31.7 with gonorrhoea, 43.1 with chlamydia, 1.8 of trichomoniasis and 3.5 of candidiasis. None of the risk factors examined were good predictors of STD infection in this population, which may be related to the restricted admission criteria in the study.

scholarly journals Sulfated carbohydrate compounds prevent microbial adherence by sexually transmitted disease pathogens.

1997 ◽  
Vol 41 (12) ◽  
pp. 2776-2780 ◽  
Author(s):  
B C Herold ◽  
A Siston ◽  
J Bremer ◽  
R Kirkpatrick ◽  
G Wilbanks ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Human Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Herpes Simplex ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Diseases ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Disease ◽  
Transmitted Disease ◽  
Herpes Simplex Viruses ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Sulfated Carbohydrate ◽  
Microbial Adherence

Heparan sulfate (HS) serves as a receptor for adherence of herpes simplex viruses, Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, and, indirectly, human immunodeficiency virus. Using primary human culture systems, we identified sulfated carbohydrate compounds that resemble HS and competitively inhibit infection by these pathogens. These compounds are candidates for intravaginal formulations for the prevention of sexually transmitted diseases.

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