Patternof sexually transmitted diseases at STD clinic of teaching hospital in South Rajasthan

DR.SHARAD MEHTA; DR.SHIKHA MEHTA; DR.URVASHI GOYAL

Volume : VIII, Issue : V, May - 2019

Patternof sexually transmitted diseases at STD clinic of teaching hospital in South Rajasthan

Dr. Sharad Mehta, Dr. Shikha Mehta, Dr. Urvashi Goyal

Abstract :

Background: Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) form a major public health issue globally. STDs are frequently more common than other non STD infections amongst the sexually active population.These infections have distinct epidemiological profile than non STDs. Aims & Objectives: To know the incidence and prevalence of STDs in both HIV infective and non HIV infective individuals. Materials and Methods: All the patients attending the STD clinic of a teaching hospital in south Rajasthan from January 2010 to December 2015 were studied . Data regarding demographic details , clinical features and investigations were recorded and analyzed . Appropriate treatment was advised according to NACO guidelines Results: A total of 9251 patients reported to STD clinic of our departmentfrom January 2010 to December 2015. Out of these 6207 (67.09 %) were males and 3044(32.91%) were females with M:F ratio of 2:1.Among ulcerative STDs , herpes genitalis remains most common. Among non ulcerative STDs , candidal balanoposthitis in men and candidal vulvovaginitis in females was the most common. IncreaseHIV seropositivity was seen with ulcerative STDs,however there was no significant change in HIV positivity rates in STD patients during recent years Conclusion: A Viral STDs form the bulk of STD infection among both ulcerative and non ulcerative group, however a rise in cases of syphilitic ulcer was observed in recent years. The persistent and recurrent nature of viral infections along with rise in syphilitic cases raises awareness for changing trend of the current STI scenario. In order to know the incidence and prevalence of STIs and HIV, we need to impart health education andcounseling, and improve the standards of health care facilities with focus on various preventive methods.