In vitro cytotoxic effects of benzalkonium chloride on adenovirus.

Objective: To investigate the in vitro effects of benzalkonium chloride (BAK) at various concentrations and dosing schedules on adenoviral infection.

Methods: Adenovirus was placed in Refeed media and at 30 min after infection, various concentrations and doses of BAK were placed into the 1 mL solution. All assays were incubated at 37 degrees C.

The rate of sexually transmitted infections in ED patients with vaginal bleeding.

Background: Early diagnosis of sexually transmitted infections (STI) such as Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) and Neisseria gonorrhoea (NG) is crucial in reducing complications. Vaginal bleeding (VB) has been suggested as a possible presentation of STI.

Objective: To identify the rate of STI in sexually active women presenting to the emergency department (ED) with VB.

Mycobacterium xenopi: Evidence for Increased Rate of Clinical Isolation.

In light of recent reports of increased isolation of M. xenopi, we reviewed the number of M. xenopi isolates in a hospital setting over five years.

Self-administered vaginal swabs are a feasible alternative to physician-assisted cervical swabs for sexually transmitted infection screening in the emergency department.

Background: Screening for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the emergency department (ED) is limited by the need for pelvic examination. It has been suggested that using self-administered vaginal swabs (SAVS) for this purpose may save time and resources and may be more comfortable for patients.

Objectives: The objective was to test the feasibility of using SAVS for STI screening in the ED.