Sexual Health
From the Journals
Herpes simplex type 2 infection markedly increases HIV risk
HIV risk was higher in newly acquired HSV-2 infections, possibly because genital ulcerations and viral shedding increase earlier in the course of...
News
FDA approves single-dose, oral bacterial vaginosis treatment
Secnidazole is a next-generation 5-nitroimidazole antibiotic.
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Copper IUDs increase bacterial vaginosis risk
PARK CITY, UTAH – These IUDs cause heavier and longer menstrual bleeding, which in turn disrupts the vaginal microbiome.
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Metronidazole clears PID anaerobes with no drop in antibiotic compliance
Researchers call for a change to CDC recommendations related to the use of metronidazole.
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Oral prophylaxis and vaginal ring effective in adolescent HIV prevention
Trials show two new possible solutions for HIV prevention in adolescent girls.
From the Journals
OMV meningococcal vaccine also protected against gonorrhea
An outer-membrane-vesicle infectious disease vaccine protected against a sexually transmitted disease.
From the Journals
HIV study: Vaginal bacteria rapidly metabolized topical tenofovir
Testing vaginal pH or microbiota might help “guide and enhance prevention of HIV in women.”
News
CDC specifies risk-reduction strategies for HIV-discordant conception
Multiple low-risk strategies exist to help HIV-discordant couples conceive safely, according to a CDC report.
News from the FDA/CDC
Genital HPV prevalence tops 42% in adults
Men aged 18-59 years were significantly more likely than women to have any genital HPV and high-risk genital HPV.
From the Journals
New self-persuasion app to promote HPV vaccine appears effective
How well does a self-persuasion app work in promoting HPV vaccination?
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Oral PrEP works despite bacterial vaginosis
SEATTLE – Concerns about reduced effectiveness of oral PrEP for HIV prevention in women with bacterial vaginosis are unfounded.