2021
The Historic Elimination of Mother-to-Child HIV and Syphilis Transmission in Puerto Rico.
Vermund SH, Febo I. The Historic Elimination of Mother-to-Child HIV and Syphilis Transmission in Puerto Rico. Puerto Rico Health Sciences Journal 2021, 40: 3-5. PMID: 33876911, PMCID: PMC8363137.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHigh background prevalenceElimination of HIVWorld Health OrganizationChildren HIVInfection overallPerinatal transmissionAntenatal servicesBackground prevalenceHIV riskSyphilis transmissionSyphilis therapyHIVHealth OrganizationSyphilisMothersPuerto RicoInfantsTherapyPrevalenceCareEliminationWomen
2020
Trends of HIV, hepatitis C virus and syphilis seroprevalence among injection and non-injection drug users in southwestern China, 2010–2017
Jiang H, Zhang X, Zhang C, Lu R, Zhou C, Ouyang L, Xing H, Vermund SH, Shao Y, Ruan Y, Wu G, Qian HZ. Trends of HIV, hepatitis C virus and syphilis seroprevalence among injection and non-injection drug users in southwestern China, 2010–2017. AIDS Care 2020, 36: 612-617. PMID: 33345591, PMCID: PMC10767711, DOI: 10.1080/09540121.2020.1856320.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchNon-injection drug usersHepatitis C virusDrug use behaviorsDrug usersHCV prevalenceC virusRisky drug use behaviorsTrends of HIVCross-sectional surveySyphilis seroprevalenceHIV prevalenceHIV transmissionPrevalence trendsPWIDDrug useHIVDisease preventionSexual contactUse behaviorsChi-squarePrevalenceSyphilisDrugsVirusPrimary risk
2019
Syphilis associated with recreational drug use, depression and high-risk sexual behaviour in men who have sex with men: a case–control study in China
Wu H, Xiu C, Fu X, Li M, Wang Z, Li X, Wu J, Vermund SH, Hu Y. Syphilis associated with recreational drug use, depression and high-risk sexual behaviour in men who have sex with men: a case–control study in China. Sexually Transmitted Infections 2019, 95: 267-272. PMID: 30842346, PMCID: PMC11093516, DOI: 10.1136/sextrans-2018-053878.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRecreational drug useHigh-risk sexual behaviorCase-control studyDrug useSyphilis infectionToluidine red unheated serum testUnmatched case-control studyRed unheated serum testMultivariable logistic regressionPotential risk factorsMultiple drug useSexual behaviorPrior STIFrequent methamphetamine useSyphilis prevalenceSyphilis testingRisk factorsSerum testHealth workersDepression scoresSelf-administrated questionnaireRecreational drugsLogistic regressionSyphilisMethamphetamine use
2017
Subsequent Sexual Risks Among Men Who Have Sex with Men May Differ by Sex of First Partner and Age at Sexual Debut: A Cross-Sectional Study in Beijing, China
Liu Y, Qian HZ, Amico KR, Liu H, Yin L, Ruan Y, Shao Y, Zhang C, Vermund SH. Subsequent Sexual Risks Among Men Who Have Sex with Men May Differ by Sex of First Partner and Age at Sexual Debut: A Cross-Sectional Study in Beijing, China. AIDS And Behavior 2017, 21: 2913-2923. PMID: 28110474, PMCID: PMC5522364, DOI: 10.1007/s10461-017-1677-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSexual debutSexual riskSyphilis riskAnal sexFirst sexLifetime female partnersLifetime male partnersHIV/syphilisInsertive anal sexReceptive anal sexCross-sectional studyRecent vaginal sexHIV riskChinese MSMMSM riskSubsequent sexual riskVaginal sexMale partnersFemale partnersSexMenWomenRiskSyphilisAge
2011
Prevalence of syphilis among antenatal clinic attendees in Karachi: imperative to begin universal screening in Pakistan.
Shah SA, Kristensen S, Memon MA, Usman G, Ghazi A, John R, Sathiakumar N, Vermund SH. Prevalence of syphilis among antenatal clinic attendees in Karachi: imperative to begin universal screening in Pakistan. Journal Of The Pakistan Medical Association 2011, 61: 993-7. PMID: 22356034, PMCID: PMC3574871.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAntenatal clinic attendeesClinic attendeesRisk factorsMulti-center cross-sectional studySyphilis seroprevalence ratesLow-risk populationPrevalence of syphilisCross-sectional studyHigh prevalence ratesCases of syphilisMale drug useUniversal syphilisAntenatal clinicPartner notificationSyphilis serologySeroprevalence ratesPrevalence ratesSyphilis controlUniversal screeningBlood samplesRisk populationsDrug usersDrug useMultivariate analysisSyphilisBisexual Behavior and Infection with HIV and Syphilis Among Men Who Have Sex with Men Along the East Coast of China
Liao M, Kang D, Jiang B, Tao X, Qian Y, Wang T, Bi Z, Xiao Y, Li C, Wu P, Vermund SH, Jia Y. Bisexual Behavior and Infection with HIV and Syphilis Among Men Who Have Sex with Men Along the East Coast of China. AIDS Patient Care And STDs 2011, 25: 683-691. PMID: 21923416, PMCID: PMC4186825, DOI: 10.1089/apc.2010.0371.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultBisexualityChildChinaCondomsCross-Sectional StudiesHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHIV InfectionsHomosexuality, MaleHumansInterviews as TopicLogistic ModelsMaleMiddle AgedPrevalenceRisk-TakingSexual PartnersSocioeconomic FactorsSubstance-Related DisordersSyphilisUnsafe SexYoung AdultConceptsBisexual behaviorDrug usersMale partnersHIV/syphilisMultiple sexual partnersLast anal sexCross-sectional surveyDrug use behaviorsHIV/Multivariable modelHigh prevalenceSyphilis statusBlood samplesPrevention servicesHIVAnal sexMSMWSociodemographic informationUnprotected sexSyphilisSexual partnersMSMSexMenPopulation transmission
2010
Risk factors and prevalence of tuberculosis, human immunodeficiency virus, syphilis, hepatitis B virus, and hepatitis C virus among prisoners in Pakistan
Kazi AM, Shah SA, Jenkins CA, Shepherd BE, Vermund SH. Risk factors and prevalence of tuberculosis, human immunodeficiency virus, syphilis, hepatitis B virus, and hepatitis C virus among prisoners in Pakistan. International Journal Of Infectious Diseases 2010, 14: e60-e66. PMID: 20189863, PMCID: PMC2905608, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijid.2009.11.012.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHuman immunodeficiency virusHepatitis B virusHepatitis C virusPrevalence of tuberculosisImmunodeficiency virusC virusB virusInjection drug use-related infectionsCommunity-based health providersAcid-fast bacilli smearPost-discharge planningInfectious disease screeningRapid plasma reaginCross-sectional surveyPossible tuberculosisBacilli smearMedian lengthRisk factorsSputum samplesHealth providersDisease screeningSyphilisTuberculosisDrug addictionIllicit drugs
2008
Risk Factors for Syphilis and Prevalence of HIV, Hepatitis B and C among Men Who Have Sex with Men in Beijing, China: Implications for HIV Prevention
Ruan Y, Luo F, Jia Y, Li X, Li Q, Liang H, Zhang X, Li D, Shi W, Freeman JM, Vermund SH, Shao Y. Risk Factors for Syphilis and Prevalence of HIV, Hepatitis B and C among Men Who Have Sex with Men in Beijing, China: Implications for HIV Prevention. AIDS And Behavior 2008, 13: 663-670. PMID: 19082879, PMCID: PMC2747785, DOI: 10.1007/s10461-008-9503-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMale sex partnersSex partnersHepatitis BHIV prevalenceLifetime male sex partnersCasual male sex partnersPrevalence of HIVUnprotected anal intercourseAlcohol-related interventionsHepatitis CSyphilis infectionCondom promotionRisk factorsHIV preventionBeijing MSMMedian numberSTD controlDrank alcoholAnal intercourseRisk behaviorsPast monthAlcohol usePrevalencePrevention effortsSyphilisExpansion of HIV and syphilis into the Peruvian Amazon: a survey of four communities of an indigenous Amazonian ethnic group
Bartlett EC, Zavaleta C, Fernández C, Razuri H, Vilcarromero S, Vermund SH, Gotuzzo E. Expansion of HIV and syphilis into the Peruvian Amazon: a survey of four communities of an indigenous Amazonian ethnic group. International Journal Of Infectious Diseases 2008, 12: e89-e94. PMID: 18760648, PMCID: PMC2610365, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijid.2008.03.036.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRisk factorsPrevalence ratesSyphilis prevalence ratesUrgent public health responsePrevalence of HIVCases of HIVExpansion of HIVHIV prevalence ratesPublic health responseHIV/AIDSHIV infectionHIV epidemicBlood samplesSyphilis transmissionHIVKnowledge/beliefsEthnic groupsHealth responseSyphilisRemote Amazonian communityPoor knowledgeInfectionConfirmatory testDemographic informationMSM activity
2007
High prevalence of HIV and syphilis in a remote native community of the Peruvian Amazon.
Zavaleta C, Fernández C, Konda K, Valderrama Y, Vermund SH, Gotuzzo E. High prevalence of HIV and syphilis in a remote native community of the Peruvian Amazon. American Journal Of Tropical Medicine And Hygiene 2007, 76: 703-5. PMID: 17426174, PMCID: PMC2745971, DOI: 10.4269/ajtmh.2007.76.703.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1998
Sexually transmitted diseases in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Schwebke JR, Aira T, Jordan N, Jolly PE, Vermund SH. Sexually transmitted diseases in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. International Journal Of STD & AIDS 1998, 9: 354-358. PMID: 9671251, PMCID: PMC2753240, DOI: 10.1258/0956462981922269.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNon-gonococcal urethritisHuman immunodeficiency virus ratesPrevalence of gonorrheaRates of STDsEmergence of HIVSTD clinicGonococcal isolatesPrevalence studyChromosomal resistanceCent of femalesHIVUnderstanding of STDsPatientsDiseaseSTDsPenicillinMalesFemalesSignificant problemUrethritisGonorrheaClinicSyphilisTrichomoniasisChlamydia
1997
Rise in sexually transmitted diseases during democratization and economic crisis in Mongolia.
Purevdawa E, Moon TD, Baigalmaa C, Davaajav K, Smith ML, Vermund SH. Rise in sexually transmitted diseases during democratization and economic crisis in Mongolia. International Journal Of STD & AIDS 1997, 8: 398-401. PMID: 9179652, DOI: 10.1258/0956462971920190.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMajority of casesRate of casesYear age rangeSTD risk behaviorsHIV testSTD servicesActive surveillanceSTD ratesNumber of casesDisease trendsFold higher rateRisk behaviorsSurveillance dataAge 15Age rangeGonorrheaSyphilisHigh ratePositive resultsPopulationUpward trendHIVSocial circumstancesCasesMajority
1992
Association of Mycoplasma and Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection: Detection of Amplified Mycoplasma fermentans DNA in Blood
Hawkins R, Rickman L, Vermund S, Carl M. Association of Mycoplasma and Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection: Detection of Amplified Mycoplasma fermentans DNA in Blood. The Journal Of Infectious Diseases 1992, 165: 581-585. PMID: 1538164, DOI: 10.1093/infdis/165.3.581.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHuman immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infectionM. fermentans infectionImmunodeficiency virus infectionVirus infectionHIV clinical stageMycoplasma fermentans infectionHIV-seronegative subjectsHIV-seropositive patientsCross-sectional studyHistory of syphilisAssociation of MycoplasmaHIV infectionOpportunistic infectionsClinical stageLower riskNonsignificant trendPolymerase chain reaction methodologyInfectionPatientsBloodM. fermentansAssociationCopathogensHIVSyphilis
1991
Human papillomavirus, gonorrhea, syphilis, and cervical dysplasia in jailed women.
Bickell NA, Vermund SH, Holmes M, Safyer S, Burk RD. Human papillomavirus, gonorrhea, syphilis, and cervical dysplasia in jailed women. American Journal Of Public Health 1991, 81: 1318-20. PMID: 1928533, PMCID: PMC1405301, DOI: 10.2105/ajph.81.10.1318.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHuman papillomavirusPap smearRoutine intake proceduresAbnormal Pap smearsBehavioral risk factorsNew York City jailsCervicovaginal lavageSerologic syphilisHPV infectionCervical diseaseCervical dysplasiaCervical cytologyRisk factorsIntake proceduresFemale detaineesWomenPapillomavirusSyphilisHigh rateCity jailsDiseaseSmearsIncarcerated womenLavageGonorrheaRising Trend of Reported Primary Genital Syphilis and Genital Ulcer Disease in Burkina Faso
DAMIBA A, KELLEY K, VERMUND S. Rising Trend of Reported Primary Genital Syphilis and Genital Ulcer Disease in Burkina Faso. International Journal Of Epidemiology 1991, 20: 490-494. PMID: 1917254, DOI: 10.1093/ije/20.2.490.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGenital ulcer diseaseMinistry of HealthUlcer diseaseAdverse pregnancy outcomesHuman immunodeficiency virusMaternal syphilisPregnancy outcomesImmunodeficiency virusAdverse sequellaeSyphilisDiseaseIncidence dataSurveillance methodsBurkina FasoFacilitate infectionHealthProbable increaseComplicationsSequellaeInfectionPrevention
1990
Prevalence of gonorrhoea, syphilis and trichomoniasis in prostitutes in Burkina Faso.
Damiba AE, Vermund SH, Kelley KF. Prevalence of gonorrhoea, syphilis and trichomoniasis in prostitutes in Burkina Faso. East African Medical Journal 1990, 67: 473-7. PMID: 2226226.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFocal mass drug administrationMontefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein CollegePrevalence of gonorrheaPrevalence of syphilisTrichomonas vaginalis infectionMass drug administrationVaginalis infectionNegative diplococciAlbert Einstein CollegeDrug AdministrationDemographic dataBurkina FasoYounger groupColumbia University SchoolSyphilisEducation campaignsGhanaian originGonorrheaPublic healthTrichomoniasisUniversity SchoolPrevalenceDiagnostic capabilitiesAlarming rateOugadougou
1987
Gonorrhea and syphilis in incarcerated urban adolescents: prevalence and physical signs.
Alexander-Rodriguez T, Vermund S. Gonorrhea and syphilis in incarcerated urban adolescents: prevalence and physical signs. Pediatrics 1987, 80: 561-4. PMID: 3658575, DOI: 10.1542/peds.80.4.561.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPrevalence ratesPhysical signsHuman immunodeficiency virusRates of gonorrheaCervical dischargeBarrier contraceptivesImmunodeficiency virusHuman papillomavirusPhysical examinationHigh-risk adolescentsHigh prevalenceGonorrheaSyphilisUnwanted pregnancyAdolescent girlsPrevalenceDiseaseBoysGirlsUrban adolescentsAdolescent boysAdolescentsNew York CitySignsPregnancyGONORRHEA AND SYPHILIS IN INCARCERATED URBAN ADOLESCENTS: PREVALENCE AND PHYSICAL SIGNS
Alexander-Rodriguez T, Vermund S. GONORRHEA AND SYPHILIS IN INCARCERATED URBAN ADOLESCENTS: PREVALENCE AND PHYSICAL SIGNS. Pediatric Research 1987, 21: 173-173. DOI: 10.1203/00006450-198704010-00039.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPhysical signsMale prevalence ratesHuman immunodeficiency virusRates of gonorrheaCervical dischargeBarrier contraceptivesImmunodeficiency virusHuman papillomavirusPhysical examinationHigh-risk adolescentsHigh prevalencePrevalence ratesGonorrheaUnwanted pregnancySyphilisMale adolescentsPrevalenceRisk adolescentsAdolescentsUrban adolescentsYear periodMalesNew York CitySignsFemales