Sexually transmitted diseases in the incarcerated: an underexploited public health opportunity

Article Abstract:

States and communities need to provide resources to prisons so that prisoners can be tested and treated for various infectious diseases. Since many prisoners are eventually released into the community, their health is a public health problem. Studies have shown that prisoners have a high rate of sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV. All inmates should be tested for HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases as well as hepatitis B at admission. Women should be tested for Trichomonas vaginalis because this infection can cause poor pregnancy outcomes and increase the risk of transmitting HIV.

Medical examination, Medical screening, Health screening, Prisoners

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How can industry, academia, public health authorities, and the Sexually Transmitted Diseases Diagnostics Initiative work together to help control sexually transmitted diseases in developing countries?

Article Abstract:

A collaborative effort by international researchers, private industry, and interested governments may one day result in easy, accurate, and inexpensive tests for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in third world countries. An international group of health care advocates called the Sexually Transmitted Disease Diagnostics Initiative have made this effort their goal. The Rockefeller Foundation has offered a $1 million reward for researchers who achieve this goal. Researchers estimate that most of the 326 million STD tests needed each year worldwide would be needed in developing countries.

Health aspects, International aspects, Developing countries, Diagnostic services

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Newly Available and Future Laboratory Tests for Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) Other Than HIV

Article Abstract:

Nucleic acid amplification (NAA) tests can improve the diagnosis of sexually transmitted diseases. Sensitive NAA tests can allow the diagnosis chlamydia and other diseases from noninvasive biological samples, such as urine or vaginal swabs. Appropriate use of NAA tests allows more patients to be screened and treated for sexual diseases when they first attend a clinic for medical care.

United States, Nucleic acids

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