Publications by authors named "W L Risser"
In this review, the epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) are discussed from a USA perspective and the difficulties that USA adolescents face in recognizing and seeking care for PID and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are emphasized. Females aged 15-24 years have the highest incidence of cervical infection with and , the principal causes of PID. PID is common in this age group.
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- The study evaluated how well azithromycin works for treating Chlamydia trachomatis in detained adolescents.
- Out of 128 infected youths, only 5 showed treatment failure, indicating high effectiveness.
- The drug had a success rate of 96.1%, suggesting that azithromycin should continue to be a treatment option for this infection.
In incarcerated adolescents, 13% developed pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) between the time of testing and treatment for chlamydial and gonorrhoeal infection, and 13% developed PID in the 30 days following single-dose treatment for one or both of these infections.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSide effects of doxycycline in adolescents treated for pelvic inflammatory disease.
J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol
June 2011
Gender differences in social support and depression among injection drug users in Houston, Texas.
Am J Drug Alcohol Abuse
January 2010
Background: Injection drug is the second most frequent HIV/AIDS exposure in the United States. Social support and depression may mediate risky behaviors among drug injectors.
Objectives: To describe differences in perceived social support and depressive symptoms between male and female injection drug users, and to describe factors associated with depressive symptoms.