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Results The rate of 'definite/probable' PID was highest among 20-24 year olds (410/100,000py; 95% CI: 399-308). Between 2000 and 2011, the rate of 'probable/definite' cases among women declined in all age groups; on inclusion of 'possible' cases, rates of PID increased over the analysis period. Rates of EP (which were similar in HES and CPRD) were fairly stable overall between 1998 and 2010 (10.5/1,000 conceptions). EP rates increased with age and trends differed by age group, with decreases among women aged 30 years or older and small increases among < 30 year olds. Conclusions We observed homogeneity in declining rates of 'definite/probable' PID in all ages, but heterogeneity in EP trends by age. Interpreting trends in CT sequelae is complicated by diagnostic coding (PID), delays in sequelae onset (EP), variation in incidence by age and multiple aetiologies. EP trends in young women should become more informative in coming years for the evaluation of the impact of chlamydia screening. The likelihood of causes other than CT screening leading to changes in EP and PID need to be carefully assessed. Introduction Chlamydia trachomatis (Ct) and Neisseria gonorrhoea (Ng) are two of the most prevalent sexually transmitted infections (STI) in the world and affect mostly women younger of 25 years old causing sequels in their sexual health and fertility. Objective to determine the prevalence of Ct and Ng of high school students in the centre area of the Cundinamarca, Colombia and associated factors for their infection. Methods a cross-sectional study was developed. 1875 students between 14 and 19 years old of high school were identified in 11 small cities of a Colombian state. The selected students filled out a survey and gave a sample of urine for the detection of Ct and NG using real-time PCR. Before the survey, sexual health lectures were given to students, teachers and parents. Results a sample of 972 sexually active students was obtained. The prevalence of Ct was 2.24% (1.28-3.19 95% CI) and Ng 0.09%. (0%-0.28% 95% CI) No coinfection was detected. 21.4% of the girls with CT were asymptomatic (3/14). A association was identified between Ct and gender (chi2: 5.2, p:0.024), consume of psychoactive substances during the last sexual intercourse (chi2 4.4, p: 0.048) y previous diagnosis of STI of their partner (chi2: 9.0; p: 0.006). 34.1% of the men and 79% of the women with Ct or Ng reported at least one symptom of STI in the last 3 months. Conclusions This is the first study in Colombia using non-invasive techniques for the detection of Chlamydia and gonorrhoea. The prevalence of Ct and the frequency of asymptomatic cases were below compared with other studies. This can be explained because the area of the study is rural and some studies have shown differences between rural and urban areas. The population has a high frequency of symptoms which can be associated to other STIs and genital infections Primary syPhilis is on The rise in Greece: ePidemioloGical daTa for The Period 2005-2012 from a TerTiary referral cenTre in ...

La presente investigación tiene como objetivo principal identificar los colores que históricamente han estado presentes en las fachadas de la arquitectura civil del Centro Histórico de Cuenca. Para alcanzar este objetivo se ha desarrollado una metodología que parte del estudio de la historia, relatos y testimonios de quienes han guardado en la memoria los colores que han formado parte de la imagen histórica de la ciudad. Complementariamente las calas de prospección realizadas en algunas edificaciones patrimoniales para descubrir in situ, los colores que guardaban los muros y otros elementos de fachada permitieron elaborar una paleta de colores históricos de Cuenca, que ha servido de base para la aplicación de varias propuestas cromáticas en diferentes edificaciones y tramos dentro del Centro Histórico de la ciudad.