O18.1 Prevalence of active syphilis among transwomen in são paulo, brazil
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DOI: 10.1136/sextrans-2019-sti.205
Abstract: Background Studies document that transwomen bear one of the most severe burdens of HIV worldwide, yet little information is available on the prevalence of other sexually transmitted infections (STI). Of particular concern in Brazil is… read more here.
Keywords: active syphilis; among transwomen; prevalence; paulo brazil ... See more keywords
Phase II trial evaluating the clinical efficacy of cefixime for treatment of active syphilis in non-pregnant women in Brazil (CeBra)
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DOI: 10.1186/s12879-020-04980-1
Abstract: Background Syphilis is a sexually and vertically transmitted infection caused by the bacteria Treponema pallidum for which there are few proven alternatives to penicillin for treatment. For pregnant women infected with syphilis, penicillin is the… read more here.
Keywords: trial; active syphilis; treatment; pregnant women ... See more keywords
Factors associated with active syphilis among men and women aged 15 years and older in the Zimbabwe Population-based HIV Impact Assessment (2015–2016)
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0261057
Abstract: Introduction Ulcerative STIs, including syphilis, increase the risk for HIV acquisition and transmission due to the presence of ulcers/chancres that serve as a point-of-entry and exit for HIV. In Zimbabwe, diagnosis of syphilis often occurs… read more here.
Keywords: hiv; active syphilis; among men; men women ... See more keywords