{"title":"Pediculosis pubis","authors":"","doi":"10.1093/med/9780198783497.003.0028","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/med/9780198783497.003.0028","url":null,"abstract":"Pediculosis pubis gives an overview of the aetiology, epidemiology and transmission, clinical features, diagnosis, and finally, management of infestations with the pubic louse, Pthirus pubis. The life cycle of this tiny human parasite, which has been found in fossilized form dating back 10,000 years, is explained. The classical clinical features and diagnostic tips are given together with up to date management advice. The use of malathion and permethrin as mainstays of treatment are explained. There is also a specific section for the management of pediculosis ciliaris (infestation of the eyelashes by the pubic louse) a rare, but recognized clinical presentation.","PeriodicalId":222057,"journal":{"name":"Oxford Handbook of Genitourinary Medicine, HIV, and Sexual Health","volume":"41 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115833410","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"HIV: travel","authors":"","doi":"10.1093/med/9780198783497.003.0057","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/med/9780198783497.003.0057","url":null,"abstract":"The main aim of this chapter is to provide clinicians with the information they need to know about giving advice and managing people living with HIV, who are intending to travel outside the UK. This information is also relevant to other developed countries. Travel to some developing countries poses substantial risk of infections, especially to those with immunodeficiency. Some countries have entry restrictions to people living with HIV. The chapter gives sources of information on these matters. The chapter explains the importance of planning travel well in advance, so that patients receive and complete the necessary vaccinations. The chapter also provides advice on food and water consumption, and traveller’s diarrhoea, as well as actions required by the traveller according to their CD4 count.","PeriodicalId":222057,"journal":{"name":"Oxford Handbook of Genitourinary Medicine, HIV, and Sexual Health","volume":"8 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122715836","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"HIV: musculoskeletal disorders","authors":"","doi":"10.1093/med/9780198783497.003.0052","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/med/9780198783497.003.0052","url":null,"abstract":"This chapter provides an overview of how HIV and immunodeficiency associated with HIV affects the bones and muscles. It provides information on the epidemiology of these problems. There is specific discussion of specific diseases, including inflammatory arthritis, which may be caused by HIV directly or underlying conditions made more common such as psoriasis. Infections of bone and joint are outlined. The effect of drugs and HIV on bone density and muscles is reviewed. Throughout, the key presentations of HIV-associated musculoskeletal disease is reviewed.","PeriodicalId":222057,"journal":{"name":"Oxford Handbook of Genitourinary Medicine, HIV, and Sexual Health","volume":"22 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129922990","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Tropical genital and sexually acquired infections","authors":"S. S. Pareek","doi":"10.1201/9781315383682-13","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1201/9781315383682-13","url":null,"abstract":"Chancroid, Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) and donovanosis (or Granuloma inguinale) are sexually transmitted infections caused by Haemophilus ducreyi, Chlamydia trachomatis L1, L2, or L3 serotypes, and Klebsiella granulomatis, respectively. They are mostly prevalent in tropical and sub-tropical regions of the world, although LGV has become prevalent in men who have sex with men in the UK, and the rest of western Europe and northern America following epidemics that occurred in or after 2003. Nucleic acid amplification techniques have made the diagnosis more accurate and several oral antibiotic regimens are effective. This chapter also lists some other usually non-sexually transmitted parasitic infections that may affect the genitalia.","PeriodicalId":222057,"journal":{"name":"Oxford Handbook of Genitourinary Medicine, HIV, and Sexual Health","volume":"41 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-12-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129129887","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Vulval pain","authors":"Emily Lord, A. Forsythe, Anne Edwards","doi":"10.1093/med/9780198783497.003.0031","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/med/9780198783497.003.0031","url":null,"abstract":"Vulval pain gives an overview of the aetiology, clinical features, management, and prognosis of this, at times, poorly understood and distressing clinical condition. Definitions of provoked, spontaneous, and mixed vulvodynia are given, and local (vestibulodynia) and generalized vulvodynia are differentiated. Important features to explore on history-taking and examination are highlighted, and practical advice on management is given. This includes patient information, topical treatment, systemic treatment (with neuropathic pain agents) and the role of psychosexual therapy, clinical psychology, and pelvic floor physiotherapy are outlined. There is a section on ‘other’ treatments to consider, including more advanced pain management and surgical options. Prognostically partial relief of symptoms occurs in 40–50% of women.","PeriodicalId":222057,"journal":{"name":"Oxford Handbook of Genitourinary Medicine, HIV, and Sexual Health","volume":"11 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122513600","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}