Journal of AIDS & Clinical Research

Gwenda Hughes

Publications

• Research Article
  Challenges Presented by Re-Emerging Sexually Transmitted Infections in HIV Positive Men who have Sex with Men: An Observational Study of Lymphogranuloma Venereum in the UK
  Author(s): Minttu Ronn, Gwenda Hughes, Ian Simms, Cathy Ison, Sarah Alexander, Peter J White and Helen WardMinttu Ronn, Gwenda Hughes, Ian Simms, Cathy Ison, Sarah Alexander, Peter J White and Helen Ward
  
  Background: United Kingdom has reported the largest documented outbreak of lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV), a re-emerging sexually transmitted infection (STI) which is primarily seen in HIV-positive men who have sex with men (MSM). A diagnostic service was established in response to the outbreak linked to a voluntary LGV Enhanced Surveillance system. We examined the performance of this novel surveillance system to identify utility in tracking a re-emerging infection. Methods: We described laboratory data on samples and surveillance data from case reports for LGV from 2004- 2010. We performed a cross-sectional analysis comparing clinical and behavioural characteristics of HIV-positive and HIV-negative/unknown LGV cases diagnosed in MSM using multivariable logistic regression models with generalised estimating equations to control for repeat infections. Results: LGV Surve.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2155-6113.1000329

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