Objectives Extended spectrum beta-lactamases (ESBLs) are enzymes produced by gram-negative bacilli that result in resistance against most antibiotics. We sought to evaluate the epidemiology and impact of ESBL urinary tract infections…

Objectives The study’s objectives were to examine characteristics of congenital syphilis (CS) cases in the state of Georgia from 2000 – 2009 and to compare socio-demographic factors and birth outcomes…

Objectives To examine condom knowledge, use, and negotiation skills in HIV positive women compared with HIV negative women in a high HIV prevalence population. Methods We compiled the survey instrument…

Objectives Urinary tract infection (UTI) is the most common type of bacterial infection among pregnant women. UTI, especially when untreated, is associated with numerous adverse pregnancy outcomes. Given the increased…

Objectives Secnidazole, a 5-nitroimidazole with a longer half-life, is structurally related to metronidazole and tinidazole. For treatment of bacterial vaginosis (BV), secnidazole is a suitable single-dose oral drug having a…

Objectives Cesarean delivery (CD) rates have risen steadily and until recently, the traditional surgical dogma of indwelling urethral catheters prior to CD was standard practice. While recent evidence suggests that…

Objectives Involvement in the criminal justice system has been associated with increased rates of sexually-transmitted diseases (STDs) and HIV at the individual and community levels. Studies of testing within jails…

Objectives Mycoplasma genitalium is associated with some STD syndromes, but whether it is a PID pathogen is unclear. We evaluated the role of MG in women with acute PID. Methods…

Objectives The echinocandin class of antifungal agents has not been considered for treatment of vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) because currently available echinocandins are limited to IV administration. This study investigated the…