Sexually Transmitted Diseases: Diagnosis and Control Editorial Quiz

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What are sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) also known as?

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)

How are STDs typically acquired?

Through sexual contact

What are the common modes of transmission for STDs?

Vaginal, oral, and anal sex

Name the types of pathogens involved in transmitting STDs.

Bacteria, viruses, parasites Signup and view all the answers

How are STDs transmitted through sexual contact?

Bodily fluids or skin contact Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the article by Fasciana et al.?

Sexually Transmitted Diseases: Diagnosis and Control Signup and view all the answers

Why is regular HIV testing important for MSM?

Their sexual risk behaviors are continuous. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of the Special Issue mentioned in the text?

To improve the strategies used to increase screening and testing for STIs. Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of HIVST-online ever-users received some form of HIV testing during the study period?

80% Signup and view all the answers

What type of diagnostic tools are highlighted in the review by Caruso and coauthors?

Laboratory diagnostic tools Signup and view all the answers

What is reported in the review regarding the point-of-care testing for STIs?

Advances have been made and more tests are in the pipeline. Signup and view all the answers

What is highlighted as pivotal to successfully control sexually transmitted infections?

Ensuring extensive and rapid screening of at-risk people and their partners. Signup and view all the answers

What are the main reasons that the burden of disease from STIs is unknown globally?

The main reasons are: 1) Asymptomatic infections are common in many STIs, 2) Diagnostic methods are not available in some of the worst-affected countries, and 3) Surveillance systems are inexistent or very deficient in many areas of the world. Signup and view all the answers

How do accurate diagnostic tests for STIs in high-income countries differ from those in low- and middle-income countries?

In high-income countries, accurate diagnostic tests for STIs are widely used, especially for the diagnosis of asymptomatic infections. However, in low- and middle-income countries, these diagnostic tests are largely unavailable, expensive, and geographically inaccessible, often leading to long wait times for results. Signup and view all the answers

How can rapid tests for other STIs help improve STI diagnosis and treatment in resource-limited settings?

Rapid tests for other STIs that are under development have the potential to improve STI diagnosis and treatment, especially in resource-limited settings, where diagnostic tests are often unavailable, expensive, and inaccessible. Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of the Special Issue mentioned in the passage?

The Special Issue includes full research articles and reviews focused on the epidemiology of STDs and on the specificity and sensitivity of diagnostic tests used in the laboratory. Signup and view all the answers

Why is follow-up and complete care or treatment often impeded in low- and middle-income countries when it comes to STI diagnosis?

In low- and middle-income countries, where STI testing is available, it is often expensive and geographically inaccessible, and patients often need to wait a long time or need to return to receive results. As a result, follow-up can be impeded, and care or treatment can be incomplete. Signup and view all the answers

What is the global burden of disease that STIs represent, and why is it unknown?

The global burden of disease that STIs represent is unknown for several reasons: 1) Asymptomatic infections are common in many STIs, 2) Diagnostic methods are not available in some of the worst-affected countries, and 3) Surveillance systems are inexistent or very deficient in many areas of the world. Signup and view all the answers

According to the study by Fasciana et al., which group had the highest sex-behavior-related risk for STIs?

Men who have sex with men (MSM) Signup and view all the answers

What was the most common sociodemographic profile of patients attending the clinic in the study by Fasciana et al.?

An adult, Italian man with a high level of education, poor use of condoms, and a high number of partners. Signup and view all the answers

What did the results of the study by Fasciana et al. suggest regarding sexual health education and counseling in their geographic area?

That all STD teams need to implement counselling and recommendations to share with patients, as well as tips on how to approach sexual health education/counselling. Signup and view all the answers

What did the systematic literature search by Haag et al. aim to determine?

Chlamydia trachomatis prevalence rates, identify risk groups, and delineate chlamydia-testing strategies. Signup and view all the answers

According to Haag et al., what should counselling be used as an opportunity for?

To recommend chlamydia testing. Signup and view all the answers

What types of infections were patients tested for in the study by Fasciana et al.?

Chlamydia trachomatis, syphilis, Mycoplasma genitalium infection, genital herpes, and HPV infection. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the study by Chan et al. in relation to HIV testing among men who have sex with men (MSM) in Hong Kong?

The study by Chan et al. evaluated the effectiveness of a novel HIV self-testing service with online real-time counseling support (HIVST-Online) in increasing HIV testing rates and repeated HIV testing among MSM in Hong Kong. Signup and view all the answers

According to the article by Yamanaka and Kawata, what is the relationship between mother-daughter relationships and sexual risk-coping consciousness among Japanese female university students?

The study found that certain characteristics of mother-daughter relationships, such as open communication and trust, were associated with higher sexual risk-coping consciousness among Japanese female university students. Signup and view all the answers

What are some current and future trends in the laboratory diagnosis of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), as discussed in the article by Caruso et al.?

Some current and future trends in the laboratory diagnosis of STIs include the use of molecular techniques like nucleic acid amplification tests (NAATs) and next-generation sequencing (NGS), as well as the development of point-of-care tests for rapid and accurate diagnosis. Signup and view all the answers

Explain the concept of sexual risk-coping consciousness as mentioned in the study by Yamanaka and Kawata.

Sexual risk-coping consciousness refers to an individual's awareness and ability to cope with potential risks associated with sexual behavior, such as unintended pregnancy or sexually transmitted infections. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the study by Chan et al. in the context of public health efforts to address HIV among the MSM community?

The study by Chan et al. highlights the potential of innovative approaches like HIVST-Online to increase HIV testing rates and frequency among the MSM community, which is a high-risk population for HIV transmission. Signup and view all the answers