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[Management of uveomeningitis in internal medicine: Proposal for a diagnostic work-up]. Rev Med Interne 2015; 37:25-34. [PMID: 26541836 DOI: 10.1016/j.revmed.2015.09.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2015] [Revised: 07/03/2015] [Accepted: 09/26/2015] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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Uveomeningitis relates to an inflammatory state extending from iris and ciliary bodies to the choroid behind the eye. Because of a close contact between eye and brain, and barrier disruption, the inflammation can spread into the central nervous system (CNS). We review the clinical manifestations of uveitis, which are known to provide helpful clues to the diagnosis and describe the infectious, inflammatory, and neoplastic conditions classically associated with the uveomeningitis. Inflammatory or auto-immune diseases are probably the most common clinically recognized causes of uveomeningitis associated with a significant pleiocytosis. These entities often cause inflammation of various tissues in the body, including ocular structures and the meninges (i.e., sarcoidosis, Behçet's disease, and Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada syndrome). The association of an infectious uveitis with an acute or a chronic meningo-encephalitis is unusual but occasionally the eye examination may suggest an infectious etiology or even a specific organism responsible for an uveomeningitis. One should consider the diagnosis of primary ocular-CNS lymphoma in patients of 40 years of age or older with bilateral uveitis, especially with prominent vitritis, showing poor response to corticosteroid therapy. Finally, an algorithm for the diagnostic approach of uveomeningitis is proposed.
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Corsenac P, Noël M, Rouchon B, Hoy D, Roth A. Prevalence and sociodemographic risk factors of chlamydia, gonorrhoea and syphilis: a national multicentre STI survey in New Caledonia, 2012. BMJ Open 2015; 5:e007691. [PMID: 26353867 PMCID: PMC4567678 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2015-007691] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES To estimate prevalence and identify sociodemographic risk factors for Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG), Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) and Treponema pallidum infections in New Caledonia. METHOD A national cross-sectional survey was undertaken using a three-stage random sampling of general practice surgeries and public dispensaries. Participants were included through opportunistic screening and using a systematic step for selection. The study sample was weighted to the general population aged 18-49 years. Prevalence and risk factors were calculated by logistic regression. RESULTS CT was the most common sexually transmitted infection, with a prevalence of 9% (95% CI 6.6% to %11.4), followed by NG 3.5% (95% CI 1.9% to 5.1%), previous or latent syphilis 3% (95% CI 1.7% to 4.3%), NG and CT co-infection 2.1% (95% CI 0.8% to 3.3%) and active syphilis 0.4% (95% CI 0.0% to 0.9%). Being from a young age group (18-25 years), being single, having a low level of education and province of residence were all associated with higher prevalence of all three STIs. Being of Melanesian origin was associated with higher prevalence of both CT and NG. There was a significant interaction between ethnic group and province of residence for prevalence of CT. Female gender was associated with higher prevalence of CT. CONCLUSIONS The prevalence of CT was similar to estimates from other healthcare-based surveys from the Pacific, but higher for NG and lower for active syphilis infection. All sexually transmitted infections estimates were much higher than those found in population-based surveys from Europe and the USA. The sociodemographic risk factors identified in this study will help guide targeted prevention and control strategies in New Caledonia.
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- Philippe Corsenac
- Department of Epidemiology, Agence Sanitaire et Sociale de la Nouvelle-Calédonie (ASSNC), Noumea, New Caledonia
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- New Caledonia Health and Social Affairs Service, Noumea, New Caledonia
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- Department of Epidemiology, Agence Sanitaire et Sociale de la Nouvelle-Calédonie (ASSNC), Noumea, New Caledonia
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- Research Evidence and Information Programme, Public Health Division, Secretariat of the Pacific Community, Noumea, New Caledonia
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- Research Evidence and Information Programme, Public Health Division, Secretariat of the Pacific Community, Noumea, New Caledonia
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Marty AS, Cornut PL, Janin-Manificat H, Perard L, Debats F, Burillon C. [Clinical and paraclinical features of syphilitic uveitis]. J Fr Ophtalmol 2015; 38:220-8. [PMID: 25637233 DOI: 10.1016/j.jfo.2014.09.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2014] [Revised: 07/14/2014] [Accepted: 09/25/2014] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Syphilis, caused by Treponema pallidum agent, results in polymorphic and non-specific ocular manifestations. Early diagnosis and institution of individualized treatment play a large role in the prognosis. The increase in syphilis over the past several years requires the ophthalmologist to consider this diagnosis in the setting of any intraocular inflammatory involvement. PURPOSE To describe epidemiological, clinical and paraclinical features and natural history of syphilitic uveitis. MATERIALS AND METHODS Retrospective, descriptive and non-comparative study of a series of patients hospitalized between 2007 and 2013 in our department of ophthalmology for management of ocular inflammation associated with a positive syphilitic serology. RESULTS Thirteen patients of mean age 52.5 years ± 12.9 (33-82 years) were included. All were male and were followed for six months. Co-infection with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) was present in four of them. Other risk factors discovered on history were unprotected sexual relations, multiple partners, homosexual relations, co-infection with another sexually transmitted disease (STD) or an occupational risk. Decreased visual acuity (VA) was present in all patients, with an average initial VA of 0.71 ± 0.81 LogMAR, i.e. 2/10. Involvement was bilateral in 38% (n=5) of cases. Papilledema was present in 10 patients. Seven patients exhibited vasculitis, 6 patients a necrotizing retinitis, 2 patients with placoid lesions, 7 patients with panuveitis and 2 patients with macular edema. We did not find any patients with isolated anterior uveitis. Three patients exhibited concomitant extraocular involvement with cutaneous palmoplantar lesions. Spectral domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT) found a fragmentation of the external limiting membrane and a disorganization of the ellipsoid line in two patients. Cerebrospinal fluid was studied for all patients. Eight of them exhibited lymphocytic meningitis, and we found the presence of anti-Treponema pallidum hemagglutination assay antibody (TPHA) in 9 patients and anti-veneral disease research laboratory antibody (VDRL) in 1 patient. Syphilis polymerase chain reaction (PCR) in the aqueous humor was positive in 50% (n=6) of studied cases and the PCR for Epstein Barr virus came back positive in four specimens out of eight. False positive reactions were observed for Lyme disease in eight patients. The four HIV-positive patients showed bilateral lesions more frequently, but less severe and with a favorable outcome. Antibiotic treatment with ceftriaxone (2 grams per day intramuscularly for 15 to 21 days) and local treatment (corticoids and mydriatics) in the case of inflammation of the anterior segment, allowed a regression of the inflammation in all of our patients as well as an improvement in VA (average final VA 0.09 ± 0.17 LogMAR, i.e. approximately 8/10). One Jarisch Herxheimer reaction occurred and was resolved with systemic corticosteroid therapy. A change in the retinal pigment epithelium was the main sequela in 44% of cases (n=8 eyes). CONCLUSION Every structure of the eye may be involved with syphilis; therefore, syphilis must be systematically sought during the etiologic assessment of ocular inflammation even in the absence of historical risk factors. HIV-positive patients must be handled in the same way as immunocompetent patients. Collaboration with the internist is essential for the diagnosis, monitoring, and staging, especially in search of neurosyphilis. The clinical course is favorable with early treatment.
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- A-S Marty
- Service d'ophtalmologie, hôpital Édouard-Herriot, 5, place d'Arsonval, 69003, Lyon, France.
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- Centre ophtalmologique pôle vision, clinique du Val-d'ouest, 39, chemin de la Vernique, 69130, Écully, France
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- Service d'ophtalmologie, hôpital Édouard-Herriot, 5, place d'Arsonval, 69003, Lyon, France
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- Service de médecine interne, hôpital Édouard-Herriot, 5, place d'Arsonval, 69003, Lyon, France
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- Hôpital de la Croix-Rousse, service d'ophtalmologie, 103, Grande rue de la Croix-Rousse, 69004, Lyon, France
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- Service d'ophtalmologie, hôpital Édouard-Herriot, 5, place d'Arsonval, 69003, Lyon, France
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La Ruche G, Pedrono G, Semaille C, Warszawski J, Beltzer N. Self-report of sexually transmitted infections from 1994 to 2010 by adults living in France. Rev Epidemiol Sante Publique 2014; 62:283-90. [PMID: 25444835 DOI: 10.1016/j.respe.2014.06.274] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2014] [Revised: 04/08/2014] [Accepted: 06/10/2014] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Since 1994, French population-based knowledge, attitudes, beliefs and practices surveys have enabled researchers to estimate trends in sexual behavioural indicators. METHODS We estimated trends and prevalence of self-reported sexually transmitted infections during the previous 5 years among 16,095 sexually active adults aged 18-54 through five cross-sectional telephone surveys between 1994 and 2010. We then studied the factors associated with participants' most recent sexually transmitted infections other than genital candidiasis. RESULTS Overall, 2.5% (95% confidence interval: 2.2%-2.9%) of women reported sexually transmitted infections within the previous 5 years, increases being continuously reported between 1998 and 2010. In contrast, men reported lower prevalence of sexually transmitted infections (1.4%; 95% confidence interval: 1.1%-1.7%), which remained stable over time. General practitioners and gynaecologists managed most sexually transmitted infections. Men notified their stable partners about infection less often than women (66% vs. 84%). Self-reported sexually transmitted infections were associated with younger age, multiple sexual partnerships and fear of sexually transmitted infections in both genders, with exclusively homosexual practices in men, and with a high educational level and recent HIV testing in women. CONCLUSION Self-reported sexually transmitted infections clearly reflect risky sexual behaviours. The lower prevalence of self-reported sexually transmitted infections among men than among women may reflect less access to screening activities for sexually transmitted infections in men.
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- G La Ruche
- Département des maladies infectieuses, institut de veille sanitaire, 12, rue du Val-d'Osne, 94415 Saint-Maurice cedex, France.
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- Département des maladies infectieuses, institut de veille sanitaire, 12, rue du Val-d'Osne, 94415 Saint-Maurice cedex, France; Observatoire régional de santé d'Île-de-France, 75003 Paris, France
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- Département des maladies infectieuses, institut de veille sanitaire, 12, rue du Val-d'Osne, 94415 Saint-Maurice cedex, France
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- Inserm U1018, université Paris-Sud 11, AP-HP hôpital de Bicêtre, département d'épidémiologie, 94276 Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, France
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- Observatoire régional de santé d'Île-de-France, 75003 Paris, France
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Chiquet C, Khayi H, Puech C, Tonini M, Pavese P, Aptel F, Romanet JP. Atteinte oculaire de la syphilis. J Fr Ophtalmol 2014; 37:329-36. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jfo.2013.12.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2013] [Accepted: 12/03/2013] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Kwak HD, Kim HW, Lee JE, Lee JE, Lee SJ, Yun IH. Clinical Manifestations of Syphilitic Uveitis in the Korean Population. JOURNAL OF THE KOREAN OPHTHALMOLOGICAL SOCIETY 2014. [DOI: 10.3341/jkos.2014.55.4.555] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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- Hyun Duck Kwak
- Department of Ophthalmology, Busan Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Busan Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Haeundae Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Kosin University College of Medicine, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Busan Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Busan, Korea
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Cho YW, Kim CR, Han YS, Chung IY, Park JM. Clinical Manifestations of Ocular Syphilis Combined with Neurosyphilis. JOURNAL OF THE KOREAN OPHTHALMOLOGICAL SOCIETY 2014. [DOI: 10.3341/jkos.2014.55.4.602] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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- Yong Wun Cho
- Department of Ophthalmology, Gyeongsang National University School of Medicine, Jinju, Korea
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Gyeongsang National University School of Medicine, Jinju, Korea
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Gyeongsang National University School of Medicine, Jinju, Korea
- Gyeongsang Institute of Health Science, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Korea
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Gyeongsang National University School of Medicine, Jinju, Korea
- Gyeongsang Institute of Health Science, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Korea
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Gyeongsang National University School of Medicine, Jinju, Korea
- Gyeongsang Institute of Health Science, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Korea
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Husky MM, Guignard R, Beck F, Michel G. Risk behaviors, suicidal ideation and suicide attempts in a nationally representative French sample. J Affect Disord 2013; 151:1059-65. [PMID: 24070905 DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2013.08.035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2013] [Accepted: 08/26/2013] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Data from large nationally representative samples are needed to provide the empirical foundation to inform health policies for the prevention of suicide risk and risk behaviors in men and women. METHODS Data were extracted from the 2010 Health Barometer, a large telephone survey on a representative sample of the general population aged 15-85 years living in France (n=27,653), carried out by the National Institute for Health Promotion and Health Education. Data were collected between October 2009 and July 2010. A computer-assisted telephone interview (CATI) system was used. RESULTS Overall, 3.9% of respondents aged 15 to 85 reported past year suicidal ideation, and 0.5% reported a suicide attempt in that time period. Increased rates of risky sexual behavior are associated with ideation and attempt in both men and women, after controlling for sociodemographic variables. Homosexuality or bisexuality are associated with suicidal ideation for both men and women, but not with attempts. Substance misuse, physical and sexual assaults are strongly associated with suicidal symptoms for both men and women. Early first experiences with sex, tobacco, and alcohol are associated with suicidal symptoms though somewhat differentially for men and women. LIMITATIONS Cross-sectional survey. CONCLUSION The findings underscore associations between suicidal thoughts and behaviors and risk behaviors such as unprotected sex and substance use in men and women throughout the lifespan. These associations highlight the need for preventive strategies such as screening for risk behaviors in order to identify men and women particularly at risk for suicidal behavior.
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- Mathilde M Husky
- Institut de Psychologie, Université Paris Descartes, Sorbonne Paris Cité, Institut Universitaire de France, 71 Avenue Edouard Vaillant, 92774 Boulogne Billancourt Cedex, France.
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HIV prevalence and sexual risk behaviors associated with awareness of HIV status among men who have sex with men in Paris, France. AIDS Behav 2013; 17:1266-78. [PMID: 22968398 DOI: 10.1007/s10461-012-0303-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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A cross-sectional survey, using self-sampled finger-prick blood on blotting paper and anonymous behavioral self-administrated questionnaires was conducted in Paris in 2009 among MSM attending gay venues. Paired biological results and questionnaires were available for 886 participants. HIV seroprevalence was 17.7 % (95 % CI: 15.3-20.4). Four groups were identified according to their knowledge of their HIV biological status. Among the 157 found to be seropositive, 31 (19.7 %) were unaware of their status and reported high levels of sexual risk behaviors and frequent HIV testing in the previous 12 months. Among the 729 MSM diagnosed HIV-negative, 183 were no longer sure whether they were still HIV-negative, or had never been tested despite the fact that they engaged in at-risk sexual behaviors. This study provides the first estimate of HIV seroprevalence among MSM in Paris and underlines the specific need for combined prevention of HIV infection in this MSM population.
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La Ruche G, Goulet V, Bouyssou A, Sednaoui P, De Barbeyrac B, Dupin N, Semaille C. [Current epidemiology of bacterial STIs in France]. Presse Med 2013; 42:432-9. [PMID: 23419462 DOI: 10.1016/j.lpm.2012.09.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2012] [Revised: 08/28/2012] [Accepted: 09/05/2012] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) remains a major problem of public health in France. Voluntary networks of physicians (RésIST) and laboratories (Rénago, Rénachla, lymphogranuloma venereum: LGV network) produce indicators showing the evolution of the main bacterial STIs. In 2010, the main findings were the following. The number of gonococcal infections has increased throughout the decade 2000 to 2010. The decrease in susceptibility of gonococcal strains to first-line antibiotics (extended-spectrum cephalosporins) needs to keep great attention. The number of screening and diagnosis of chlamydial urogenital infections also continues to rise in both sexes, particularly due to increased screening among young people. The relatively stable number of cases of early syphilis and of rectal LGV needs to be confirmed over the coming years. Both of these STIs affect overwhelmingly homo/bisexual men. There is still a high level of HIV co-infection with LGV and syphilis, and to a lesser extent with gonorrhea. We observe that condom use is still inadequate, especially during oral sex.
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MESH Headings
- AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections/drug therapy
- AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections/epidemiology
- AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections/prevention & control
- AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections/transmission
- Anti-Bacterial Agents/therapeutic use
- Bisexuality
- Chlamydia Infections/drug therapy
- Chlamydia Infections/epidemiology
- Chlamydia Infections/prevention & control
- Chlamydia Infections/transmission
- Comorbidity
- Cross-Sectional Studies
- Drug Resistance, Multiple, Bacterial
- Female
- France
- Gonorrhea/drug therapy
- Gonorrhea/epidemiology
- Gonorrhea/prevention & control
- Gonorrhea/transmission
- Homosexuality, Male
- Humans
- Infant, Newborn
- Lymphogranuloma Venereum/drug therapy
- Lymphogranuloma Venereum/epidemiology
- Lymphogranuloma Venereum/prevention & control
- Lymphogranuloma Venereum/transmission
- Male
- Population Surveillance
- Pregnancy
- Risk Factors
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Bacterial/drug therapy
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Bacterial/epidemiology
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Bacterial/prevention & control
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Bacterial/transmission
- Syphilis/drug therapy
- Syphilis/epidemiology
- Syphilis/prevention & control
- Syphilis/transmission
- Syphilis, Congenital/drug therapy
- Syphilis, Congenital/epidemiology
- Syphilis, Congenital/prevention & control
- Syphilis, Congenital/transmission
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- Guy La Ruche
- Institut de veille sanitaire, département des maladies infectieuses, Saint-Maurice, France.
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Leobon A, Velter A, Engler K, Drouin MC, Otis J. A relative profile of HIV-negative users of French websites for men seeking men and predictors of their regular risk taking: a comparison with HIV-positive users. AIDS Care 2011; 23:25-34. [PMID: 21218274 DOI: 10.1080/09540121.2010.498866] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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The Net Gay Barometre is a biennial survey among users of France's most popular websites for men who have sex with men (MSM). Given the recent increases in HIV infection and sexual risk practices among French MSM, this study aims to: (1) create a socio-sexual profile of HIV-negative men (HIV-); (2) identify predictors of regular unprotected anal intercourse (RUAI) in this group, and responding to a call for stratifying analyses of online samples of MSM by HIV status; and (3) perform the former two aims by comparing HIV- men with HIV-positive men (HIV+). Statistical analyses were conducted with 11,771 HIV- men and 2130 HIV+ men who completed the online survey between December 2008 and March 2009. Regarding the first aim, fewer HIV- men, relative to HIV+ men, were exposed to factors conducive to sexually transmitted infection; in the previous 12 months, smaller proportions of this group had gone to venues where sexual encounters were possible, engaged in an esoteric sexual activity, had a high number of casual partners, and practiced unprotected anal sex, RUAI or barebacking. However, multivariate regression analyses identifying predictors of RUAI in each group revealed common predictors: sensation-seeking, esoteric activities, oral contact with sperm, and barebacking (in a couple), although odds were generally higher in HIV+ men. Our findings raise the possibility of a sexual culture accentuating pleasure and adventurism that may gain in amplitude once seroconversion takes place.
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- Alain Leobon
- Laboratoire CARTA - UMR Espaces et Societe, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, Angers, France.
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Serfaty D. Infections sexuellement transmissibles. Contraception 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/b978-2-294-70921-0.00012-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Puech C, Gennai S, Pavese P, Pelloux I, Maurin M, Romanet JP, Chiquet C. Ocular manifestations of syphilis: recent cases over a 2.5-year period. Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol 2010; 248:1623-9. [DOI: 10.1007/s00417-010-1481-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 63] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2010] [Revised: 07/23/2010] [Accepted: 07/24/2010] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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Flexor G, Clarissou J, Gaillet M, de Barbeyrac B, Perronne C, de Truchis P. Lymphogranulomatose vénérienne génitale chez un patient infecté par le VIH-1. Ann Dermatol Venereol 2010; 137:117-20. [DOI: 10.1016/j.annder.2009.11.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2009] [Accepted: 05/29/2009] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Borges da Costa J, Azevedo J, Santo I. Sexually transmitted infections and related sociodemographic factors in Lisbon's major Venereology Clinic: a descriptive study of the first 4 months of 2007. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2009; 24:811-4. [PMID: 20015172 DOI: 10.1111/j.1468-3083.2009.03530.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To assess the prevalence of sexually transmitted infections (STI) and relationships between them and sociodemographic/behavioural data in the major Venereology Clinic in Lisbon. METHODS Every patient attending this STI clinic for the first time in the first 17 weeks of 2007 was enrolled in this study. Early syphilis, Chlamydia trachomatis infection, gonorrhoea, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) first diagnosed and genital warts were considered for the study of statistical associations with sociodemographic/behavioural variables or other STI. Data were analysed with an exact significance level of 5%. RESULTS A total of 743 patients were included. In women (n = 296), the only significant associations found were for C. trachomatis and being non-Caucasian (OR = 2.13, CI 1.17-3.9) or being younger than 25 years (OR = 1.9, CI 1.31-2.79). Men who have sex with men (176 of the 447 male patients) contributed to 39% of the STI, although more than half of the early syphilis, gonorrhoea and HIV cases were diagnosed in this group. CONCLUSIONS Despite its limitations, our study allows some insight into the relationships between sociodemographic factors and STI in a selected population attending Lisbon's major Venereology Clinic. The results were similar to those of other European studies and to recent trends in STI, but differ in the association between C. trachomatis infection and non-Caucasian women, which is similar to cities with significant African minorities. Attention should be given to the associations found between men who have sex with men and STI such as gonorrhoea, syphilis and HIV, as these associations can lead to serious difficulties in the control of HIV infection in Portugal.
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- J Borges da Costa
- Clínica Universitária de Dermatologia, Hospital de Santa Maria, Lisboa, Portugal.
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Brunel AS, Fraisse T, Lechiche C, Sotto A, Laporte S. [A sexually transmitted peritonitis]. Med Mal Infect 2008; 38:233-4. [PMID: 18339500 DOI: 10.1016/j.medmal.2008.01.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2007] [Revised: 10/06/2007] [Accepted: 01/17/2008] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Farhi D, Gerhardt P, Falissard B, Poupet H, Poyart C, Dupin N. Increasing rates of quinolone-resistant Neisseria gonorrhoeae in Paris, France. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2007; 21:818-21. [PMID: 17567314 DOI: 10.1111/j.1468-3083.2006.02054.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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BACKGROUND Quinolone-resistant Neisseria gonorrhoeae (QRNG) rates are increasing worldwide. OBJECTIVES (i) To assess the rate of QRNG among patients referred to a venereology clinic in Paris between 2000 and 2004; and (ii) to assess associated epidemiological factors. METHODS Retrospective study of consecutive cases over 2000-2004. Indications and techniques of swabbing and culture were constant over 2000-2004. Susceptibility of N. gonorrhoeae was tested to six antibiotics: ciprofloxacin, amoxicillin, cefotaxime, tetracycline, erythromycin, and spectinomycin. Epidemiological data and anatomical site of N. gonorrhoeae infection were collected. RESULTS Annual numbers of cases decreased (P < 10(-4)) from 2000 (n = 41) to 2002 (n = 12), then increased (P < 10(-4)) in 2004 (n = 60). Anorectal gonorrhoea was more frequent in 2003-2004 (22.0%, n = 18/82) than in 2000-2002 (3.9%, n = 3/76). QRNG rates increased from the period 2000-2002 (1.3%) to 2003 (22.7%, P < 0.01), and 2004 (30.2%, P < 0.005). All QRNG strains had a minimal inhibitory concentration of ciprofloxacin > 1.0 mg/L, thus fitting the international definition of quinolone resistance. There were no significant changes in rates of N. gonorrhoeae resistance to the five other antibiotics. QRNG tended to be more frequent among men who have sex with men (MSM; 16.7% vs. 7.1%), HIV-infected patient (20.5% vs. 11.9%), and patients having more than five partners during the last year (24.4% vs. 17.1%), but statistical significance was not reached in multivariate analyses. CONCLUSION We recommend (i) avoiding fluoroquinolones as first-line treatment for N. gonorrhoeae infections in Paris; (ii) that first-line treatment relies on third-generation cephalosporins or spectinomycin; and (iii) reinforcing targeted screening and prevention of gonorrhoea, especially among HIV-positive patients and MSM.
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- D Farhi
- Department of Dermatology, UPRES1833 Centre national de reference de la Syphilis, Paris, France.
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Peretti-Watel P, Spire B, Obadia Y, Moatti JP. Discrimination against HIV-infected people and the spread of HIV: some evidence from France. PLoS One 2007; 2:e411. [PMID: 17476333 PMCID: PMC1853240 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0000411] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2007] [Accepted: 03/22/2007] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Many people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) suffer from stigma and discrimination. There is an ongoing debate, however, about whether stigma, fear and discrimination actually fuel the persisting spread of HIV, or slow it down by reducing contacts between the whole population and high-risk minorities. To contribute to this debate, we analysed the relationship between perceived discrimination and unsafe sex in a large sample of French PLWHAs. METHODOLOGY/PRINCIPAL FINDINGS In 2003, we conducted a national cross-sectional survey among a random sample of HIV-infected patients. The analysis was restricted to sexually active respondents (N = 2,136). Unsafe sex was defined as sexual intercourse without a condom with a seronegative/unknown serostatus partner during the prior 12 months. Separate analyses were performed for each transmission group (injecting drug use (IDU), homosexual contact, heterosexual contact). Overall, 24% of respondents reported experiences of discrimination in their close social environment (relatives, friends and colleagues) and 18% reported unsafe sex during the previous 12 months. Both prevalences were higher in the IDU group (32% for perceived discrimination, 23% for unsafe sex). In multivariate analyses, experience of discrimination in the close social environment was associated with an increase in unsafe sex for both PLWHAs infected through IDU and heterosexual contact (OR = 1.65 and 1.80 respectively). CONCLUSIONS Our study clearly confirms a relationship between discrimination and unsafe sex among PLWHAs infected through either IDU or heterosexual contact. This relationship was especially strong in the heterosexual group that has become the main vector of HIV transmission in France, and who is the more likely of sexual mixing with the general population. These results seriously question the hypothesis that HIV-stigma has no effect or could even reduce the infection spread of HIV.
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- Patrick Peretti-Watel
- Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale (INSERM), Unit 379, Social Sciences Applied to Medical Innovation, Marseille, France.
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Biologie moléculaire et microbiologie clinique en 2007. IMMUNO-ANALYSE & BIOLOGIE SPÉCIALISÉE 2007. [PMCID: PMC7148721 DOI: 10.1016/j.immbio.2006.11.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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La biologie moléculaire est omniprésente en biologie médicale et plus particulièrement en microbiologie. De nombreux articles démontrent son importance tant dans le domaine du diagnostic que du pronostic, de l'évaluation thérapeutique, de l'épidémiologie ou des risques biologiques naturels ou non. La quantité considérable d'articles sur ce sujet n'apporte pas toujours une réponse évidente sur le rôle de la biologie moléculaire dans un laboratoire de microbiologie qu'il soit hospitalier ou non. Cette revue constitue une synthèse des apports de cette discipline en microbiologie. À partir de cet état des lieux, certaines questions se posent, par exemple : la biologie moléculaire constitue-t-elle un réel apport en microbiologie ? Dans quelles indications prescrire un examen de biologie moléculaire ? Les réponses ne sont pas toujours simples. Elles sont évidentes dans certains cas (l'hépatite C par exemple) et le sont moins dans d'autres, la tuberculose par exemple. Dans la première partie de l'article, nous avons parlé des généralités appliquées à la microbiologie. Dans cette deuxième partie, nous abordons certaines applications, reflets de l'importance prise par la biologie moléculaire en microbiologie.
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Bouhnik AD, Préau M, Schiltz MA, Lert F, Obadia Y, Spire B. Unprotected sex in regular partnerships among homosexual men living with HIV: a comparison between sero-nonconcordant and seroconcordant couples (ANRS-EN12-VESPA Study). AIDS 2007; 21 Suppl 1:S43-8. [PMID: 17159586 DOI: 10.1097/01.aids.0000255084.69846.97] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVE We investigated factors associated with unprotected sex in regular partnerships among homosexual men living with HIV. METHOD We used data from a French national representative sample of people living with HIV (ANRS-EN12-VESPA survey). This analysis included men in a regular partnership with another man for at least twelve months. Unprotected sex was defined as reporting at least one episode of sexual intercourse without a condom with this regular partner in the previous 12 months. Separate analyses were conducted in sero-nonconcordant couples and in HIV-positive seroconcordant couples. RESULTS 285 and 193 homosexual men respectively reported a regular sero-nonconcordant and seroconcordant partner. Unprotected sex was reported by a higher number of respondents within seroconcordant (46.7%) than within sero-nonconcordant couples (15.6%). In both seroconcordant and sero-nonconcordant partnerships, unprotected sex was significantly more frequent when episodes of unprotected sex with casual partners were reported. In seroconcordant couples, those who had more than four casual partners were also more likely to practise unprotected sex with their regular partner. Among sero-nonconcordant couples, binge drinking and absence of disclosure of one's HIV-positive status to the partner were also independently associated with unprotected sex. CONCLUSIONS A limited number of sero-nonconcordant homosexual couples persist in reporting risky sexual behaviour. Prevention messages should encourage communication and HIV disclosure. The relationship between unprotected sex with both casual and regular partners also calls attention about the underlying psycho-social and interactional factors that may influence sexual behaviours of people living with HIV in regular relationships, independently of the status of the partner.
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- Anne-Déborah Bouhnik
- Health and Medical Research National Institute (INSERM), Research Unit 379, Social Sciences Applied to Medical Innovation, Institut Paoli Calmettes, Marseille, France.
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Klint M, Löfdahl M, Ek C, Airell A, Berglund T, Herrmann B. Lymphogranuloma venereum prevalence in Sweden among men who have sex with men and characterization of Chlamydia trachomatis ompA genotypes. J Clin Microbiol 2006; 44:4066-71. [PMID: 16971651 PMCID: PMC1698335 DOI: 10.1128/jcm.00574-06] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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An outbreak of lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) infections has recently been reported from The Netherlands and other European countries. The Swedish surveillance system has identified three LGV cases since 2004, all with clinically suspected infection in men who have sex with men (MSM). In order to assess the prevalence of LGV in a high-risk group of MSM and include clinically atypical cases, retrospective analysis of 197 Chlamydia trachomatis-infected men was performed. Sequencing of the ompA gene showed a different serotype distribution compared to recent Swedish studies in heterosexual populations. The most common types were G (45%), D (27%), and J (26%), whereas the normally predominant type E accounted for only 4% of the chlamydia cases. Furthermore, certain ompA genotype variants of the dominant serotypes were highly prevalent among MSM, and the reason for this is discussed. No additional case of LGV was detected by retrospective analysis of the high-risk MSM population. This indicates that, thus far, LGV in Sweden is only a result of sporadic import from infected MSM clusters abroad.
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- Markus Klint
- Department of Clinical Microbiology, Uppsala University Hospital, Sweden
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Derancourt C, Verraes-Derancourt S, Vernay-Vaisse C, Passeron A, Chartier C, Caumes E. Indications du dépistage des MST. Ann Dermatol Venereol 2006. [DOI: 10.1016/s0151-9638(06)71010-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/15/2022]
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Janier M, Timsit FJ, Dupin N, Caumes E, Derancourt C, Verraes-Derancourt S. MST chez les homosexuels et bisexuels masculins. Ann Dermatol Venereol 2006. [DOI: 10.1016/s0151-9638(06)71033-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/15/2022]
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Dupin N, Janier M, Bouscarat F, Milpied B, Vexiau-Robert D, Dupuis F, Dupuis F. Infection à Chlamydia trachomatis. Ann Dermatol Venereol 2006. [DOI: 10.1016/s0151-9638(06)71012-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Judlin P, Thiébaugeorges O. [Microbiological exams and screenings during pregnancy]. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2005; 33:907-13. [PMID: 16243574 DOI: 10.1016/j.gyobfe.2005.08.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2005] [Accepted: 08/25/2005] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Infections due to bacteria, virus or parasites are frequent during pregnancy and can have severe consequences. Moreover, the vaginal carriage of commensal bacteria or dramatic changes in the equilibrium of the vaginal flora can induce complications and cause fetal contaminations. With the help of the guidelines set up by the French Agency of Accreditation and Evaluation in Health (Anaes), the authors detail the microbiological exams and screening which take part in the management of different situations at risk.
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- P Judlin
- Clinique universitaire de gynécologie-obstétrique, maternité régionale de Nancy, 10, rue du Docteur-Heydenreich, BP 4213, 54042 Nancy cedex, France.
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