Professor and Director, Infectious Diseases, Univ. of Alabama at Birmingham
Infectious Disease
Dr. Edward W. Hook III, MD
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Edward W. Hook III is an expert in the field of Infectious Disease. He attended Weill Cornell Medical College of Cornell University. Weill Cornell Medical College of Cornell University has a rank of 18 in research and a 49 in primary care He over the years received 1 awards: "Fellow (FACP)". Dr. Edward W. Hook III is a published doctor. He published 98 publications, including: 'The Role of Early HIV Status Disclosure in Retention in HIV Care.' Edward Hook is registered with Medicare.
Publications
- The Role of Early HIV Status Disclosure in Retention in HIV Care.
- Trends in Neisseria gonorrhoeae Susceptibility to Cephalosporins in the United States, 2006-2014.
- Neisseria gonorrhoeae azithromycin susceptibility in the United States, the Gonococcal Isolate Surveillance Project: 2005-2013.
- Lower sexually transmissible infection prevalence among lifetime exclusive women who have sex with women compared with women who have sex with women and men.
- Sexual partnership characteristics of african american women who have sex with women; impact on sexually transmitted infection risk.
- A Pilot Study Examining the Safety and Tolerability of Valacyclovir in Veterans With Hepatitis C Virus/Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2 Coinfection.
- The efficacy and safety of gentamicin plus azithromycin and gemifloxacin plus azithromycin as treatment of uncomplicated gonorrhea.
- Reply to Rapose.
- HSV-1 and HSV-2 Seroprevalence in the United States among Asymptomatic Women Unaware of Any Herpes Simplex Virus Infection (Herpevac Trial for Women).
- Evolving gonococcal antimicrobial resistance: research priorities and implications for management.
- Sexual history taking and sexually transmitted infection screening in patients initiating erectile dysfunction medication therapy.
- Church Attendance in Men Who Have Sex With Men Diagnosed With HIV Is Associated With Later Presentation for HIV Care.
- Clinical Evaluation of a New Pap Test-Based Method for Screening of Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae Using Liquid-Based Cytology Media.
- Misperceptions regarding protective barrier method use for safer sex among African-American women who have sex with women.
- Impact of a computer-assisted, provider-delivered intervention on sexual risk behaviors in HIV-positive men who have sex with men (MSM) in a primary care setting.
- Remembering Thomas parran, his contributions and missteps going forward: history informs us.
- Vaginal Swabs Are the Optimal Specimen for Detection of Genital Chlamydia trachomatis or Neisseria gonorrhoeae Using the Cobas 4800 CT/NG Test.
- Performance of the Cepheid CT/NG Xpert Rapid PCR Test for the Detection of Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae.
- Neisseria gonorrhoeae antimicrobial resistance among men who have sex with men and men who have sex exclusively with women: the Gonococcal Isolate Surveillance Project...
- Spontaneous Resolution of Genital Chlamydia trachomatis Infection in Women and Protection from Reinfection.
- Response to therapy following retreatment of serofast early syphilis patients with benzathine penicillin.
- Epidemiology, clinical presentation, and antibody response to primary infection with herpes simplex virus type 1 and type 2 in young women.
- Immunoglobulin-specific responses to Chlamydia elementary bodies in individuals with and at risk for genital chlamydial infection.
- Prevalence and Characteristics of Herpes Simplex Virus Type-2 Coinfection in Veterans With Hepatitis C.
- Serologic Screening for Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2 in Persons With Human Immunodeficiency Virus.
- Predictors of Undiagnosed Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2 Seropositivity Among Persons Attending an HIV Care Clinic.
- Pneumocystis pneumonia in hospitalized patients: a detailed examination of symptoms, management, and outcomes in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected and HIV-un...
- A Syphilis Wish List - Better Data, Better Tests.
- Rapid Plasma Reagin Titer Variation in the 2 Weeks After Syphilis Therapy.
- Evaluation of the Roche cobas® CT/NG test for detection of Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae in male urine.
- A new look at genital herpes: the critical role of the laboratory in diagnosis and management.
- Safety and Efficacy of WC2031 Versus Vibramycin for the Treatment of Uncomplicated Urogenital Chlamydia trachomatis Infection: A Randomized, Double-blind, Double-Dummy...
- Clinical evaluation of the BD ProbeTec™ Neisseria gonorrhoeae Qx amplified DNA assay on the BD Viper™ system with XTR™ technology.
- Gender differences in risk for sexually transmitted diseases.
- Bacterial Vaginosis, Gonorrhea, and Chlamydial Infection Among Women Attending a Sexually Transmitted Disease Clinic: A Longitudinal Analysis of Possible Causal Links.
- Predictors of Serological Cure and Serofast State After Treatment in HIV-Negative Persons With Early Syphilis.
- Characteristics of women reporting multiple recent sex partners presenting to a sexually transmitted disease clinic for care.
- Clinical evaluation of the BD ProbeTec™ Chlamydia trachomatis Qx amplified DNA assay on the BD Viper™ system with XTR™ technology.
- A phase III equivalence trial of azithromycin versus benzathine penicillin for treatment of early syphilis.
- Nucleic acid amplification tests for diagnosis of Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Chlamydia trachomatis rectal infections.
- An evolving understanding of genital herpes pathogenesis: is it time for our approach to therapy to change as well?
- Herpes Simplex Virus in African American Heterosexual Males: The Roles of Age and Male Circumcision.
- Nucleic acid amplification tests for diagnosis of Neisseria gonorrhoeae oropharyngeal infections.
- A 15-minute interactive, computerized condom use intervention with biological endpoints.
- 2008 Thomas Parran Award Lecture. Translational research, STD control, and health disparities: a challenge and an opportunity.
- Risk factors for incident herpes simplex type 2 virus infection among women attending a sexually transmitted disease clinic.
- The natural history of untreated Chlamydia trachomatis infection in the interval between screening and returning for treatment.
- HIV discrimination and the health of women living with HIV.
- Health-seeking behaviors and sexually transmitted diseases among adolescents attending an urban pediatric emergency department.
- Sexually transmitted infections among urban shelter clients.
- The impact of natural history parameters on the cost-effectiveness of Chlamydia trachomatis screening strategies.
- Time to translate new knowledge into practice: a call for a national genital herpes control program.
- Health insurance coverage, health care-seeking behaviors, and genital chlamydial infection prevalence in sexually active young adults.
- Efficacy of an HIV prevention program among female adolescents experiencing gender-based violence.
- Vaginal douche practices among black women at risk: exploring douching prevalence, reasons for douching, and sexually transmitted disease infection.
- The spectrum of genital herpes simplex virus infection in men attending a sexually transmitted disease clinic.
- Vaginal swabs are the specimens of choice when screening for Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae: results from a multicenter evaluation of the APTIMA assay...
- An intervention to reduce vaginal douching among adolescent and young adult women: a randomized, controlled trial.
- Women find it easy and prefer to collect their own vaginal swabs to diagnose Chlamydia trachomatis or Neisseria gonorrhoeae infections.
- A randomized trial of clinician-delivered interventions promoting barrier contraception for sexually transmitted disease prevention.
- Chlamydial and gonococcal infection in men without polymorphonuclear leukocytes on gram stain: implications for diagnostic approach and management.
- Parents'/guardians' willingness to vaccinate their children against genital herpes.
- The cost effectiveness of gonorrhea screening in urban emergency departments.
- Application of the case-crossover design to reduce unmeasured confounding in studies of condom effectiveness.
- An intervention to promote the female condom to sexually transmitted disease clinic patients.
- Impact of patient characteristics on performance of nucleic acid amplification tests and DNA probe for detection of Chlamydia trachomatis in women with genital infecti...
- Sexually transmitted disease/HIV transmission risk behaviors and sexually transmitted disease prevalence among HIV-positive men receiving continuing care.
- Female condom and male condom failure among women at high risk of sexually transmitted diseases.
- Screening for Chlamydia trachomatis in women 15 to 29 years of age: a cost-effectiveness analysis.
- A randomized controlled trial to reduce HIV transmission risk behaviors and sexually transmitted diseases among women living with HIV: The WiLLOW Program.
- Use of multiple nucleic acid amplification tests to define the infected-patient "gold standard" in clinical trials of new diagnostic tests for Chlamydia trachomatis in...
- Self-concept and adolescents' refusal of unprotected sex: a test of mediating mechanisms among African American girls.
- Efficacy of an HIV prevention intervention for African American adolescent girls: a randomized controlled trial.
- Syphilis control--a continuing challenge.
- Incidence and risk factors for sexually transmitted infections among women in an Alabama HIV clinic.
- The effect of urine testing in evaluations of the sensitivity of the Gen-Probe Aptima Combo 2 assay on endocervical swabs for Chlamydia trachomatis and neisseria gonor...
- Risk-taking and health-seeking behavior in men with a history of urethritis: is there a learning curve?
- Population-based genetic and evolutionary analysis of Chlamydia trachomatis urogenital strain variation in the United States.
- Condom use among low-income African American males attending an STD clinic.
- Acceptability of urine screening for Neisseria gonorrheae and Chlamydia trachomatis in adolescents at an urban emergency department.
- High rates of Trichomonas vaginalis among men attending a sexually transmitted diseases clinic: implications for screening and urethritis management.
- Vaginal swabs are appropriate specimens for diagnosis of genital tract infection with Chlamydia trachomatis.
- Comparison of STD burden and risk among men with and without regular doctors attending a southern urban STD clinic.
- A refined estimate of the average lifetime cost of pelvic inflammatory disease.
- Prevalence and factors associated with gonorrhea and chlamydial infection in at-risk females presenting to an urban emergency department.
- A prospective study of exposure to rap music videos and African American female adolescents' health.
- Demonstration of declining community prevalence of Chlamydia trachomatis infection using sentinel surveillance.
- Prevalence and correlates of Chlamydia trachomatis among sexually active African-American adolescent females.
- Psychosocial predictors of pregnancy among low-income African-American adolescent females: a prospective analysis.
- Gang involvement and the health of African American female adolescents.
- Projection of the future dimensions and costs of the genital herpes simplex type 2 epidemic in the United States.
- Head-to-head multicenter comparison of DNA probe and nucleic acid amplification tests for Chlamydia trachomatis infection in women performed with an improved reference...
- Duration of persistence of gonococcal DNA detected by ligase chain reaction in men and women following recommended therapy for uncomplicated gonorrhea.
- Association of adolescents' history of sexually transmitted disease (STD) and their current high-risk behavior and STD status: a case for intensifying clinic-based pre...
- Preliminary evaluation of an immunochromatographic strip test for specific Treponema pallidum antibodies.
- A randomized, comparative pilot study of azithromycin versus benzathine penicillin G for treatment of early syphilis.
- Associations between biologically confirmed marijuana use and laboratory-confirmed sexually transmitted diseases among African American adolescent females.
Schools
Weill Cornell Medical College
University of Washington
Doctors Specialties
- Infectious Disease Medicine
- Infectious Disease
Accepted Insurances
Awards
- Fellow (FACP)
Education
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University of Washington -
Weill Cornell Medical College of Cornell University
Hospital
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University of Alabama Hospital -
Birmingham Veterans Affairs Medical Center
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