Commentary: methods women can use that may prevent sexually transmitted disease, including HIV.

New Wave of Sexually-Transmitted HIV in Iran

Strategies for partner notification for sexually transmitted infections, including HIV.

BACKGROUND Partner notification (PN) is the process whereby sexual partners of an index patient are informed of their exposure to a sexually transmitted infection (STI) and the need to obtain treatment. For the person (index patient) with a curable STI, PN aims to eradicate infection and prevent re-infection. For sexual partners, PN aims to identify and treat undiagnosed STIs. At the level of s...

Interventions against sexually transmitted infections (STI) to prevent HIV infection.

STIs have taken on a more important role with the advent of the HIV/AIDS epidemic, and there is good evidence that their control can reduce HIV transmission. The challenge is not just to develop new interventions, but to identify barriers to the effective implementation of existing tools, and to devise ways to overcome these barriers. This 'scaling-up' of effective strategies will require an in...

Sexually transmitted diseases including HIV infection in women with Bartholin's gland abscesses.

OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to establish the prevalence of sexually transmitted infections including human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection in women with Bartholin's gland abscess. SETTING Gynaecology Clinic of King Edward VIII Hospital, a large urban, referral hospital for the province of Kwa-Zulu Natal, serving an underprivileged population. METHODS Thirty consecutive women...

Holistic Programs that Work to Prevent Teen Pregnancy, HIV & Sexually Transmitted Infections

Advocates for Youth is dedicated to creating programs and advocating for policies that help young people make informed and responsible decisions about their sexual and reproductive health. Advocates provides information, training, and strategic assistance to youth-serving organizations, youth activists, policy makers, and the media in the United States and in developing nations.