15 articles for “Sexually Transmitted Infection”

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Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractComparative Analysis of Various Diagnostic Methods for Trichomonas Vaginalis Infection in Trinidad and TobagoAruna Kumari Divakaruni, Bisram Mahabir, FA Orrett et al.Trichomonas vaginalis infection is a common sexually transmitted infection in the reproductive age group, which may lead to complications. Wet mount examination is the most common test for diagnosis, but it has low sensitivity. Fluorescent antibody staining can be used for diagnosis, but it is expensive and requires special microscopic facility. Culture is considered as the gold standard, but it … …American Journal of Infectious Diseases, Vol. 14, Issue 2 · 6 Oct 2018 · 8,057 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractWhat is Missing in STD Screening in Hong Kong?Clement Leung-Kwok Chan, Wai Yee Chan, Christopher Hon Ki Cheng, Ping XiaThis retrospective analysis was to study the prevalence of Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) in a Reproductive Medical Center in Hong Kong. A total of 1190 patients were included in this study. Group 1A, couples had no symptoms but presented with subinfertility; Group 1B, the subfertile couples were positive for either Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) or Ureaplasma urealyticum (UU); Group 2, couples … …Current Research in Medicine, Vol. 7, Issue 2 · 11 Jan 2017 · 8,407 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractDetection of Mycoplasma genitalium and Trichomonas vaginalis Infections in General Jordanian PatientsA. A. Shehabi, Z. M. Awwad, M. Al-Ramahi et al.Problem statement: Both M. genitalium and T. vaginalis were recognized as important cause of sexually transmitted infections in developed countries. This study investigated the prevalence of M. genitalium and T. vaginalis in general Jordanian patients and their role of causing genitourinary tract diseases. Approach: A cross sectional study of 383 Jordanian adult patients aged between 19-78 years were investigated for … …American Journal of Infectious Diseases, Vol. 5, Issue 1 · 31 Mar 2009 · 8,456 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessAll words, across the recordThe Underestimated Prevalence of Ureaplasma Infections: A Comprehensive Epidemiological Study in South Korea (2018-2020)Jae Eun Choi, Bo Kyeung Jung, Eun Ju Oh, Jae Kyung KimUreaplasma infections are frequently underestimated due to potential inaccuracies in data collection from symptomatic patients. This study aimed to accurately assess the prevalence of Ureaplasma Urealyticum (UU) and Ureaplasma Parvum (UP) infections among outpatients aged 0-70 years in South Korea between 2018 and 2020. A total of 59,381 clinical samples, including swabs and urine specimens, were collected and analyzed using … …American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 20, Issue 1 · 25 Mar 2024 · 6,130 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessAll words, across the recordZinc Deficiency and Associated T-Cell Dysfunctioning among Human Immunodeficiency Virus SeropositivesM. Andrew Pradeep, M. Thiruvalluvan, V. Nalini, J. Stella MaryProblem statement: All the nutrients in the diet play a crucial role in maintaining an optimal immune response. In both, deficient and excessive intake of nutrients can have negative consequence on the immune status and susceptibility to a variety of pathogens. Zinc is an essential micronutrient for human growth development and immune function. It plays a vital role in structure … …Current Research in Medicine, Vol. 1, Issue 2 · 31 Oct 2010 · 8,037 accessesView PDF Cite