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Journal articles
2015, 'Thirty day all-cause mortality in patients with Escherichia coli bacteraemia in England', Clinical Microbiology and Infection, 21, pp. 251.e1 - 251.e8, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cmi.2015.01.001
,2015, 'Treatment and outcomes of polymerase chain reaction-confirmed early syphilis', Sexual Health, 12, pp. 506 - 511, http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/SH15043
,2015, 'Using computer-assisted survey instruments instead of paper and pencil increased completeness of self-administered sexual behavior questionnaires', Journal of Clinical Epidemiology, 68, pp. 94 - 101, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jclinepi.2014.09.011
,2015, 'Coinfection with Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Trichomonas vaginalis: a cross-sectional analysis of positivity and risk factors in remote Australian Aboriginal communities.', Sexually Transmitted Infections
,2015, 'LB1.3 The impact of hpv vaccination on genital warts in aboriginal australians: analysis of national data', Sexually Transmitted Infections, 91, pp. A78.1 - A78, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/sextrans-2015-052270.208
,2015, 'P03.05 Chlamydia re-testing at sexual health clinics has increased but further initiatives are needed for young people', Sexually Transmitted Infections, 91, pp. A87.2 - A88, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/sextrans-2015-052270.233
,2014, 'The acceptability of different HIV testing approaches: Cross-sectional study among GMSM in Australia', Sexually Transmitted Infections, 90, pp. 592 - 595, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/sextrans-2013-051495
,2014, 'Effects of HIV antiretroviral therapy on sexual and injecting risk-taking behavior: A systematic review and meta-analysis', Clinical Infectious Diseases, 59, pp. 1483 - 1494, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/cid/ciu602
,2014, 'Azithromycin versus doxycycline for the treatment of genital chlamydia infection: A meta-Analysis of randomized controlled trials', Clinical Infectious Diseases, 59, pp. 193 - 205, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/cid/ciu220
,2014, 'Chlamydia among Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people attending sexual health services, general practices and Aboriginal community controlled health services', BMC Health Services Research, 14, pp. 285, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1472-6963-14-285
,2014, 'Point-of-care testing for chlamydia and gonorrhoea: Implications for clinical practice', PLoS ONE, 9, pp. e100518, http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0100518
,2014, 'Nosocomial transmission of c. difficile in English hospitals from patients with symptomatic infection', PLoS ONE, 9, http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0099860
,2014, 'Analysis of laboratory testing results collected in an enhanced chlamydia surveillance system in Australia, 2008-2010', BMC Infectious Diseases, 14, pp. 325, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1471-2334-14-325
,2014, 'High chlamydia positivity rates in indigenous people attending Australian sexual health services', Medical Journal of Australia, 200, pp. 595 - 598, http://dx.doi.org/10.5694/mja13.10875
,2014, 'High-throughput informative single nucleotide polymorphism-based typing of Neisseria gonorrhoeae using the Sequenom MassARRAY iPLEX platform', Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy, 69, pp. 1526 - 1532, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/jac/dkt544
,2014, 'Rationale and design of REACT: A randomised controlled trial assessing the effectiveness of home-collection to increase chlamydia retesting and detect repeat positive tests', BMC Infectious Diseases, 14, pp. 223, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1471-2334-14-223
,2014, 'Hospitalisations for pelvic inflammatory disease temporally related to a diagnosis of chlamydia or gonorrhoea: A retrospective cohort study', PLoS ONE, 9, pp. e94361, http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0094361
,2014, 'Comprehensive testing for, and diagnosis of, sexually transmissible infections among Australian gay and bisexual men: findings from repeated, cross-sectional behavioural surveillance, 2003–2012', Sexually Transmitted Infections, 90, pp. 208 - 215, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/sextrans-2013-051294
,2014, 'Multi-centre evaluation of the Determine HIV Combo assay when used for point of care testing in a high risk clinic-based population', PLoS One, 9, pp. e94062-1 - e94062-8, http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0094062
,2014, 'A laboratory-based evaluation of four rapid point-of-care tests for syphilis', PLoS ONE, 9, pp. e91504, http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0091504
,2014, 'Chlamydia screening strategies and outcomes in educational settings: A systematic review', Sexually Transmitted Diseases, 41, pp. 180 - 187, http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/OLQ.0000000000000095
,2014, 'Molecular approaches to enhance surveillance of gonococcal antimicrobial resistance', Nature Reviews Microbiology, 12, pp. 223 - 229, http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/nrmicro3217
,2014, 'Chlamydia prevalence in young attenders of rural and regional primary care services in Australia: A cross-sectional survey', Medical Journal of Australia, 200, pp. 170 - 175, http://dx.doi.org/10.5694/mja13.10729
,2014, 'A Neisseria gonorrhoeae strain with a meningococcal mtrR sequence', Journal of Medical Microbiology, 63, pp. 1113 - 1115, http://dx.doi.org/10.1099/jmm.0.074286-0
,2014, 'A novel time-limited pop-up HIV testing service for gay men in Sydney, Australia, attracts high-risk men', Sexual Health, 11, pp. 345 - 350, http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/SH14091
,2014, 'Azithromycin-resistant syphilis-causing strains in Sydney, Australia: Prevalence and risk factors', Journal of Clinical Microbiology, 52, pp. 2776 - 2781, http://dx.doi.org/10.1128/JCM.00301-14
,2014, 'Characterization of a novel Neisseria gonorrhoeae penicillinase-producing plasmid isolated in Australia in 2012', Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy, 58, pp. 4984 - 4985, http://dx.doi.org/10.1128/AAC.02993-14
,2014, 'Could point-of-care testing be effective for reducing the prevalence of trichomoniasis in remote Aboriginal communities?', Sexual Health, 11, pp. 370 - 374, http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/SH14035
,2014, 'Improving chlamydia knowledge should lead to increased chlamydia testing among Australian general practitioners: A cross-sectional study of chlamydia testing uptake in general practice', BMC Infectious Diseases, 14, pp. 584, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12879-014-0584-2
,2014, 'Increase in scarlet fever notifications in the United Kingdom, 2013/2014', Eurosurveillance, 19, http://dx.doi.org/10.2807/1560-7917.ES2014.19.12.20749
,2014, 'It is more efficient to type: Innovative self-registration and appointment self-arrival system improves the patient reception process', Sexually Transmitted Diseases, 41, pp. 392 - 394, http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/OLQ.0000000000000136
,2014, 'Reattendance and chlamydia retesting rates at 12 months among young people attending Australian general practice clinics 2007-10: A longitudinal study', Sexual Health, 11, pp. 366 - 369, http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/SH14079
,2014, 'Trichomonas vaginalis as a cause of perinatal morbidity: A systematic review and Meta-analysis', Sexually Transmitted Diseases, 41, pp. 369 - 376, http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/OLQ.0000000000000134
,2014, 'UK renal registry 16th annual report: Chapter 15 epidemiology of reported infections amongst patients receiving dialysis for established renal failure in England from May 2011 to April 2012: A joint report from public health england and the UK renal registry', Nephron - Clinical Practice, 125, pp. 295 - 308, http://dx.doi.org/10.1159/000360034
,2013, 'Antiretroviral treatment interruption and loss to follow-Up in Two HIV Cohorts in Australia and Asia: Implications for 'Test and Treat' Prevention Strategy', AIDS Patient Care and STDs, 27, pp. 681 - 691, http://dx.doi.org/10.1089/apc.2012.0439
,2013, 'The chlamydia knowledge, awareness and testing practices of Australian general practitioners and practice nurses: Survey findings from the Australian Chlamydia Control Effectiveness Pilot (ACCEPt)', BMC Family Practice, 14, pp. 169, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1471-2296-14-169
,2013, 'Outreach for chlamydia and gonorrhoea screening: A systematic review of strategies and outcomes', BMC Public Health, 13, pp. 1040, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1471-2458-13-1040
,2013, 'Near elimination of genital warts in Australia predicted with extension of human papillomavirus vaccination to males', Sexually Transmitted Diseases, 40, pp. 833 - 835, http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/OLQ.0000000000000030
,2013, 'Are Australian sexual health clinics attracting priority populations?', Sexual Health, 10, pp. 456 - 459, http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/SH13066
,2013, 'A randomised trial of point-of-care tests for chlamydia and gonorrhoea infections in remote Aboriginal communities: Test, Treat ANd GO- the " TTANGO" trial protocol', BMC Infectious Diseases, 13, pp. 485, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1471-2334-13-485
,2013, 'Increasing access by priority populations to australian sexual health clinics', Sexually Transmitted Diseases, 40, pp. 819 - 821, http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/OLQ.0000000000000015
,2013, 'Emerging trends in the epidemiology of invasive group B streptococcal disease in England and Wales, 1991-2010', Clinical Infectious Diseases, 57, pp. 682 - 688, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/cid/cit337
,2013, 'STI in remote communities: Improved and enhanced primary health care (STRIVE) study protocol: A cluster randomised controlled trial comparing 'usual practice' STI care to enhanced care in remote primary health care services in Australia', BMC Infectious Diseases, 13, pp. 425, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1471-2334-13-425
,2013, 'Chronic hepatitis B prevalence among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians since universal vaccination: A systematic review and meta-analysis', BMC Infectious Diseases, 13, pp. 1 - 10, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1471-2334-13-403
,2013, 'Opt-Out and Opt-In Testing Increases Syphilis Screening of HIV-Positive Men Who Have Sex with Men in Australia', PLoS ONE, 8, http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0071436
,2013, 'A cohort study of Chlamydia trachomatis treatment failure in women: A study protocol', BMC Infectious Diseases, 13, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1471-2334-13-379
,2013, 'Community event-based outreach screening for syphilis and other sexually transmissible infections among gay men in Sydney, Australia', Sexual Health, 10, pp. 357 - 362, http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/SH13012
,2013, 'Direct urine polymerase chain reaction for chlamydia and gonorrhoea: A simple means of bringing high-throughput rapid testing to remote settings?', Sexual Health, 10, pp. 299 - 304, http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/SH12108
,2013, 'The potential impact of new generation molecular point-of-care tests on gonorrhoea and chlamydia in a setting of high endemic prevalence', Sexual Health, 10, pp. 348 - 356, http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/SH13026
,2013, 'Chlamydia screening in pregnancy in Australia: Integration of national guidelines into clinical practice and policy', Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 53, pp. 338 - 346, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ajo.12099
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