Partner notification is an important step in reducing the transmission of STIs and ensuring that partners seek treatment after exposure.
Mycoplasma genitalium (MG) is a sexually transmissible infection associated with pelvic inflammatory disease and inflammation of the cervix in women. What is the prevalence of MG in Australian women?
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There is a perception that male HIV serodiscordant relationships are high risk. However, we found that transmission risk is low when HIV-positive partners have undetectable viral load.
HPV can cause throat cancer. The natural history of oral HPV in HIV-positive men who have sex with men is unclear.
HPV detection varies by the sample type method use
HPV associated mouth or throat cancer is becoming more common.
Gonorrhoea infections are increasing. Antibiotic resistant gonorrhoea is also increasing. Antiseptic mouthwash may be an alternative treatment for throat gonorrhoea without using antibiotics.
Gonorrhoea infections are increasing. Gonorrhoea bacteria can be found in saliva. Could mouthwash make a difference?
There is limited research on sex workers’ personal romantic relationships and the impact the nature of their work has on their relationships.
Women talked to us about the impact of PID diagnosis and their related health care experience.
Screening for chlamydia and gonorrhoea in the throat, urethra and rectum is recommended for men who have sex with men. Combining these samples into one for laboratory analysis could have significant cost savings, if there was not a reduction in sensitivity.
Up to 50% of women with repeated vulvovaginal candida relapse within months of finishing treatment. We evaluated the effectiveness of a popular alternative therapy.
HIV self-testing is a promising approach to improve HIV testing coverage.
PrEP provides effective protection from HIV. Condoms provide protection from other STIs.
PrEP is a way to prevent HIV infection in people who do not have HIV, but who are at very high risk of becoming infected. PrEP may be an effective option to prevent HIV among heterosexual serodiscordant couples.
PrEP is effective in protecting against HIV infection. However it does not provide protection from other STIs.
Knowing more about factors that promote outbreaks of enteric pathogens among men who have sex with men could help targeted public health interventions.
Australia introduced a national HPV program for young women in April, 2007. HPV vaccination in young women may affect HPV prevalence in young men.