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Harold Wiesenfeld, MD
Professor, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Science, Division of Reproductive Infectious Diseases and Immunology
Infections of the female reproductive tract continue to put women at-risk for serious life-altering consequences. My research group is dedicated to advancing the care of women with or at-risk for these infections. Prevention and effective treatment of reproductive tract infections are key to a healthy reproductive life and beyond.
Harold Wiesenfeld, MD
Research in Brief
Dr. Wiesenfeld’s research focuses on improving detection, treatment, and prevention of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and pelvic inflammatory disease, conditions that can cause infertility and serious reproductive health problems. By developing easier, less invasive screening methods like self-collected vaginal swabs, his work helps increase testing and treatment, particularly among young women. He also collaborates on developing vaccines to prevent common STIs.
Current Projects
- Development and implementation of self-collected vaginal swab testing for STDs to increase screening rates.
- Investigations into the role of anaerobic bacteria in pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) and infertility.
- Collaborations on vaccine development for Chlamydia trachomatis.
- Large-scale projects integrating STD screening strategies into primary care settings.
Selected Publications
- Wiesenfeld HC, et al. Self-collection of vaginal swabs for diagnosis of sexually transmitted infections. Sex Transm Dis. 2001;28(5):275-8.
- Wiesenfeld HC, et al. Bacterial vaginosis and pelvic inflammatory disease: a meta-analysis. Clin Infect Dis.2003;37(10):1196-201.
- Wiesenfeld HC, Hillier SL. Management of bacterial vaginosis in pregnancy. Clin Infect Dis. 2004;39(10):1461-7.
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