Sydney Sexual Health Centre

Ordering Herpes simplex virus serology in asymptomatic, non-pregnant patients: a national survey of Australian General Practitioners’ knowledge, attitudes and practices

Introduction Diagnostic serology for Herpes simplex virus is not recommended among asymptomatic, non-pregnant patients. Aim This study aimed to survey knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding herpes serology and management among general practitioners across Australia. Methods...

Moving beyond sexual and reproductive health knowledge: an evaluation of a co-designed digital engagement tool to promote sexual and reproductive health among international students in New South Wales, Australia

Background This study evaluates the perceived impact and needed enhancement of a co-designed digital sexual and reproductive health (SRH) tool (‘the Hub’) developed to address SRH literacy gaps among international students (IS) in New South Wales, Australia. Despite Australia’s l...

Characteristics associated with attending community-based versus clinic-based HIV testing services among overseas-born gay, bisexual, and men who have sex with men in Sydney, Australia

Background Overseas-born gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (GBMSM) experience higher HIV notification rates compared with Australian-born GBMSM. This disparity is perpetuated by delayed access to HIV testing and biomedical prevention driven by a range of factors...

Clearance of Treponema pallidum from oral and anal sites after treatment of secondary syphilis: results from a multi-centre, prospective, cross-sectional study

Background Syphilis is increasing worldwide, and secondary syphilis may represent its most infectious stage. Scarce data exist on Treponema pallidum clearance after treatment. We aimed to determine the frequency and load of T. pallidum mucosal shedding, and time to clearance foll...