A simple new screening tool for diagnosing imported schistosomiasis.

Objectives: We sought to test the sensitivity and feasibility of a infection screening process consisting of a scored patient consultation questionnaire and a serological diagnostic test.

Study Design: Prospective cross-sectional study.

Methods: We collected from Schistosoma-exposed individuals a 14-point check list of clinical and laboratory data related to infection, alongside a serological test to detect spp infection.

Schistosomiasis Among Female Migrants in Non-endemic Countries: Neglected Among the Neglected? A Pilot Study.

Background: Schistosomiasis among migrant populations in Europe is an underdiagnosed infection, yet delayed treatment may have serious long-term consequences. In this study we aimed to characterize the clinical manifestations of Schistosoma infection among migrant women, and the degree of underdiagnosis.

Methods: We carried out a prospective cross-sectional study among a migrant population living in the North Metropolitan Barcelona area and coming from schistosomiasis-endemic countries.

Attachment Styles, Condomless Sex, and Drugs in HIV-Positive Gay and Bisexual Men.

This study evaluated whether attachment styles might be related to condomless sex, use of drugs, and adherence to antiretroviral treatment (ART) in 400 HIV-positive gay and bisexual men (GBM). With the Relationship Questionnaire, 160 men were classified as securely attached and 240 as insecurely attached (88 dismissive, 79 preoccupied, and 73 fearful). Insecurely attached GBM had more condomless sex ( = 0.

Early detection of HIV infection and of asymptomatic sexually transmitted infections among men who have sex with men.

Objective: To provide data on incidence of early diagnosis of HIV infections and define prevalence and incidence of asymptomatic sexually transmitted infections (STI) in men who have sex with men (MSM).

Methods: We assessed a prospective cohort study of HIV-uninfected MSM at high risk for HIV infection. Participants were selected through a risk-assessment questionnaire, and they were screened for HIV infection (quarterly) and for other STI (yearly): syphilis, and hepatitis A, B and C (serology); Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae in penis and rectum; and human papillomavirus in anus and mouth (PCR).