Investigation of Early Syphilis Trends Among Men Who Have Sex With Men to Identify Gaps in Screening and Case-Finding in Baltimore City, Maryland
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DOI: 10.1097/olq.0000000000000700
Abstract: BackgroundSyphilis incidence is increasing across the United States among men who have sex with men (MSM). Early latent (EL) versus primary and secondary (P&S) syphilis may be an indicator of delayed diagnosis and increased opportunity… read more here.
Keywords: syphilis; hiv; among men; baltimore city ... See more keywords
Characteristics of Reported Gonorrhea Diagnoses During The COVID-19 Pandemic Compared With Pre–COVID-19 Pandemic, Baltimore City, Maryland
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DOI: 10.1097/olq.0000000000001750
Abstract: An analysis of characteristics of individuals with reported gonorrhea diagnoses in Baltimore City, Maryland, showed no indication of increased case ascertainment among symptomatic individuals during COVID-19 pandemic compared with pre – COVID-19 pandemic. Background Sexual… read more here.
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Baltimore City Health Department's Use of Public-Private Partnerships to Create a Continuum of COVID-19 Services for Special Populations
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DOI: 10.1353/hpu.2022.0170
Abstract: Summary:The Baltimore City Health Department (BCHD) has developed a COVID-19 continuum of services to protect special populations at high risk of COVID-19 made possible through inter-agency and public-private partnerships. We present descriptions of each element… read more here.
Keywords: health department; health; city health; covid ... See more keywords
Implementation of Baltimore City's COVID-19 Isolation Hotel.
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DOI: 10.2105/ajph.2022.306778
Abstract: In May 2020, Baltimore City, Maryland, implemented the Lord Baltimore Triage, Respite, and Isolation Center (LBTC), a multiagency COVID-19 isolation and quarantine site tailored for people experiencing homelessness. In the first year, 2020 individuals were… read more here.
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