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High rate of anal warts in HIV+ gay and straight men: Barcelona

One quarter of HIV-positive men in a Barcelona study group had anal condylomata—anal warts caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) infection that can lead to anal cancer. Men who have sex men with (MSM) had twice the odds of condylomata seen in heterosexual men, but both groups had a concerning prevalence of anal warts.

Published
26 September 2012
From
International AIDS Society
Condoms and lubricant
Consistent and correct condom use reduces risk of bacterial STIs by 60%

Consistent and correct condom use provides a high level of protection against bacterial sexually transmitted infections (STIs), US investigators report in Sexually Transmitted Infections. Individuals who always used

Published
26 September 2012
By
Michael Carter
Sexual transmission
Viral load climbs and CD4s fall with syphilis in HIV+ Paris men

The viral load surge with syphilis “implies that syphilis may increase the risk of HIV transmission,” the researchers propose, “even in patients receiving antiretroviral therapy and with a viral load of less than 500 copies/mL.”

Published
25 September 2012
From
International AIDS Society
UK health services
UK: Confusion and uncertainty in sexual health

With STIs on the rise and funding arrangements in flux, there is widespread anxiety about the forthcoming transfer of responsibility for commissioning sexual health services to local authorities.

Published
19 September 2012
From
BMA
Sexually transmitted infections
HIV infection doesn't generally affect the response to syphilis treatment

Well-controlled HIV infection does not have a significant impact on the serological response to treatment for syphilis, Swiss investigators report in the online edition of Clinical Infectious

Published
18 September 2012
By
Michael Carter
UK health services
Department of Health: separate sexual health services could make some HIV services unviable

The Department of Health has acknowledged that due to new commissioning and contractual arrangements in England, some NHS trusts “may no longer find it viable to continue

Published
11 September 2012
By
Roger Pebody
Sexually transmitted infections
ECDC guidance on HPV vaccination: Focus on reaching all girls

The ECDC has published updated Guidance on human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines in Europe, which recommends that public health initiatives continue to focus on vaccinating girls aged 10-14 before the onset of sexual activity. The Guidance reports that in spite of the benefits of the vaccination, current economic models show that including boys in the current HPV vaccination programmes is unlikely to be cost-effective.

Published
05 September 2012
From
ECDC press release
Sexual transmission
HPV infection doubles the risk of HIV acquisition

Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection doubles the risk of HIV acquisition for women, results of a systematic review and meta-analysis published in the online edition of AIDS suggest.

Published
03 September 2012
By
Michael Carter
Circumcision
Male circumcision may not make much difference to overall male HIV incidence in Caribbean context

A cross-sectional study of men attending a large HIV/STI clinic in San Juan, Puerto Rico, has found that, without adjusting for other factors, self-reported HIV

Published
28 August 2012
By
Gus Cairns
HIV prevention policy
Time for multiple prevention technologies (MPTs) is now

Multiple prevention technologies for sexual and reproductive health, also called combination or dual technologies, include vaccines, microbicides and devices like intravaginal rings, diaphragms, and are designed to address multiple sexual and reproductive health needs, including prevention of unintended pregnancies, sexually transmitted diseases including HIV, and other reproductive track infections (RTI).

Published
23 August 2012
From
Citizen News Service
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