Francisco Bru

ORCID: 0000-0003-1412-0786
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Research Areas
  • Historical Art and Architecture Studies
  • HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
  • HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
  • Historical Studies of Medieval Iberia
  • Syphilis Diagnosis and Treatment
  • Cutaneous lymphoproliferative disorders research
  • Libraries, Manuscripts, and Books
  • Sex work and related issues
  • Archaeological and Historical Studies
  • Genital Health and Disease
  • Medieval Architecture and Archaeology
  • Reproductive tract infections research
  • Dermatological and COVID-19 studies
  • Dermatological diseases and infestations
  • Cancer and Skin Lesions
  • Historical Studies on Spain
  • Nail Diseases and Treatments
  • Genetic and rare skin diseases.
  • Hepatitis B Virus Studies
  • Urologic and reproductive health conditions
  • Infectious Diseases and Mycology
  • COVID-19 Impact on Reproduction
  • Cutaneous Melanoma Detection and Management
  • Medicine and Dermatology Studies History
  • HIV Research and Treatment

Hospital Universitario Ramón y Cajal
2024

Ayuntamiento de Madrid
1998-2023

Spanish Academy of Dermatology and Venereology
2020

Red de Investigación en Sida
2004-2014

Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA (United States)
2004

Madrid Health Service
1995

Instituto de Salud Carlos III
1992-1994

Comunidad de Madrid
1994

In Spain, neither the HIV nor STI national surveillance systems collect information on HIV/STI co-infection. However, there are two networks based clinics which gather this data. We describe prevalence in men who have sex with (MSM) diagnosed infectious syphilis and/or gonorrhoea 15 clinics; and concurrent diagnoses of MSM newly 19 clinics. total, 572 were 580 during 2005-2007. among cases was 29.8% 15.2% respectively. multivariate analysis, HIV/syphilis co-infection associated being Latin...

10.2807/ese.14.48.19426-en article EN cc-by Eurosurveillance 2009-12-03

This paper analyses late presentation (LP) of HIV infection, and its determinants, among men who have sex with (MSM) in Spain, newly diagnosed (2003-2011) 15 sexually transmitted infection/HIV counselling testing clinics. LP was defined as <350 CD4 cells/µL or AIDS. In total, 3,081 MSM were included (2,499 having CD4/AIDS); overall 25.3%. higher older than 34 years, those not previously HIV-tested (adjusted odds ratio (aOR):3.1; 95% confidence intervals (CI):2.3-4.2) , tested > 12 months...

10.2807/1560-7917.es2015.20.14.21088 article EN cc-by Eurosurveillance 2015-04-09

Abstract Background Loiasis is an uncommon and poorly understood parasitic disease outside endemic areas of Africa. The aim this study was to describe the clinical biological patterns treatment imported loiasis by sub-Saharan migrants diagnosed in Madrid, Spain. Methods A retrospective conducted with immigrants seen at Tropical Medicine Unit Carlos III Hospital Spain, a reference center, over 19 years. Categorical variables were expressed as frequency counts percentages. Continuous mean...

10.1186/s40249-020-0627-4 article EN cc-by Infectious Diseases of Poverty 2020-02-07

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) have markedly increased over the last decade in Spain, calling for prevention and control innovative approaches. While there is evidence indicating effectiveness of self-sampling STI diagnosis, no kits this purpose been authorised Spain.

10.1136/sextrans-2024-056124 article EN Sexually Transmitted Infections 2024-07-04

Numerous international organizations, including the World Health Organization, have been drawing attention to global increase in sexually transmitted infections. Twenty years ago, lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) was mainly considered a tropical disease; recent decades, however, LGV has increasingly present high-income countries. This linked men who sex with participate highly interconnected sexual networks, leading rapid spread of LGV. study focuses on LGV, presenting largest time series...

10.1128/spectrum.02855-23 article EN cc-by Microbiology Spectrum 2023-12-14

The clinical presentations of Lipoatrophia semicircularis (LS) vary, and diagnostic criteria are unclear. Several etiopathogenic factors, including occupational environmental ones, have been suggested. We aimed to describe a cluster cases suspected LS that started appear in May 2008 among employees the city council Madrid, Spain. report actions taken by council's Occupational Health Service propose categories with prognostic implications.Retrospective observational case series study...

10.1016/j.ad.2021.05.013 article EN cc-by-nc-nd Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas 2021-06-08

HIV infection in Spain was monitored persons undergoing voluntary testing ten sentinel clinics between 1992 and 2002. Only patients on their first visit were considered for inclusion, numbers rose from 4426 to 6649 Most of them recognised risk exposure as heterosexual. The proportion injecting drug users decreased 19% 2% the study population, female sex workers increased 6% 26%. number diagnosed with declined 604 153 2002, prevalence fell 13.6% 2.3% same period. In all categories, a decrease...

10.2807/esm.09.05.00466-en article EN cc-by Eurosurveillance 2004-05-01

The presence of resistance-related mutations in 185 serial proviral DNA samples from 108 HIV-infected patients was monitored using the line probe assay (LiPA). proportions wild-type and mutant virus each sample were determined. Subsequent same patient analysed. Resistance detected 58 studied (53.7%), 53 73 (72.6%) treated with antivirals 5 35 (14.2%) untreated. against zidovudine (51), lamivudine (1), (4), zalcitabine (1) didanosine (1). Among resistant virus, 168 related observed: 161 to...

10.1177/135965359800300410 article EN Antiviral Therapy 1998-05-01

The occurrence of cysts and papulopustules along the midline penile raphe, as a complication gonococcal urethritis, is considered an exceptional presentation. These lesions are related to developmental abnormalities in fusion lower portion ventral abdominal wall during embryogenesis, which create small pathways raphe penis, prone secondary infection presence urethritis. We present case 25-year-old male who experienced these twice, coinciding with two separate episodes urethritis following...

10.1177/09564624241241103 article EN International Journal of STD & AIDS 2024-03-20

Fundamento: La epidemia de infecciones por el virus la inmunodeficiencia humana (VIH) en España se caracterizó durante los primeros años predominio casos personas usuarias drogas inyectadas, pero actualidad todo parece apuntar a un progresivo transmisión sexual. El objetivo este trabajo es describir evolución prevalencia VIH varios grupos población heterosexual y caracterizar las situaciones que produjeron infecciones. Métodos: Estudio descriptivo realizaron prueba primera vez nueve centros...

10.1590/s1135-57272004000600002 article ES cc-by-nc-nd Revista Española de Salud Pública 2004-12-01

SARS-CoV-2 is more easily spread by close contact, which inherent to sexual intercourse. People with, or at risk for, sexually transmitted infections (STIs) may therefore have higher rates of COVID-19. The aim this study was estimate antibody seroprevalence in people seen a dedicated STI clinic, compare our findings the estimated local general population, and factors associated with infection setting.Cross-sectional observational including consecutive patients older than 18 years age who had...

10.1016/j.ad.2023.06.009 article EN cc-by-nc-nd Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas 2023-06-10

Tyson’s glands are sebaceous located on each side of the frenulum that communicate with preputial sac, and their inflammation can be an infrequent complication urethritis. We describe a rare case presented urethral discharge parafrenular swelling mucopurulent week after unprotected sexual encounter. The patient was empirically treated 500 mg ceftriaxone intramuscularly 100 doxycycline every 12 h for 14 days symptomatic resolution. swab culture urine polymerase chain reaction (PCR) were...

10.1177/09564624231208241 article EN International Journal of STD & AIDS 2023-10-18
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