Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases This is an RSS file. You can use it to subscribe to this data in your favourite RSS reader or to display this data on your own website or blog.

Pyoderma gangrenosum: An uncommon cause of nonsexually acquired genital ulcer disease
This report highlights the importance of keeping PG as a differential diagnosis in cases of genital ulcers which may mimic other sexually transmitted infections. (Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases - June 7, 2022 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Taru Garg Himadri Himadri Amit Kumar Meena Vibhu Mendiratta Shilpi Agarwal Source Type: research

An event of Evans even in HIV
We report a rare case of HIV who presented with Evans syndrome on ART, being refractory to steroids and rituximab but with response to splenectomy. (Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases - June 7, 2022 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Pritish Chandra Patra Priyanka Samal Rajesh Kumar Bhola Sarita Pradhan Source Type: research

Clinical and histopathological aspects of lichenoid dermatitis in patients of retroviral diseases
Conclusions: The appearance of LP such as lesions in HIV patients is a rare occurrence with 11 cases of LP reported till date. Our case series of 20 patients will throw light on possible etiology and difficulties in the management of LP such as lesions in HIV patients. (Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases - June 7, 2022 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Swagata A Tambe Uddhao S Zambare Chitra S Nayak Priyanka D Patil Aditi Chhonkar Source Type: research

Comparison of Amsel & #39;s criteria with low and high Nugent & #39;s scores for the diagnosis of bacterial vaginosis
Conclusion: This study demonstrates the continued utility of the Clinical criteria in outpatient setting as a screening test. (Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases - June 7, 2022 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Rajni Mala Seema Sood Arti Kapil Somesh Gupta Neeta Singh Source Type: research

Effect of Antiretroviral Therapy on Cardiac Risk Markers in People Living with HIV/AIDS
Conclusion: CVD risk parameters of CIMT and hsCRP are seen to be higher in patients on ART than ART-naive subjects. (Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases - June 7, 2022 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Pulin Kumar Gupta Saurabh Tyagi Ankita Sheoran Princi Jain Sai Kiran Koner Lokesh Kumar Sharma Saurabh Kumar Singh Jayanti Khura Source Type: research

Logistic regression-based parametric analysis of HIV-associated dementia using a screening tool in a tertiary care hospital in Mumbai
Conclusions: These findings highlight the need for early screening and diagnosis of HIV-associated dementia in patients living with HIV and that of early assessment and initiation of treatment. (Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases - June 7, 2022 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Kavita Sanjeev Joshi Pranav Milind Ambardekar Rushabh Yatish Gujarathi Anuya Ajit Natu Widhi Churiwala Nehar Dilip Rajapurkar Source Type: research

A study on clinical spectrum of lichen sclerosus in a tertiary care Centre in North India
Conclusion: To conclude, early diagnosis with proper counselling of the patient and his/her partner regarding various aspects of disease are essential for a wholesome approach. (Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases - June 7, 2022 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Sukhmani Kaur Brar Rubeena Bano Neerja Puri Amarbir Singh Source Type: research

Study of genital manifestations of Stevens Johnson Syndrome/Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
Conclusion: SJS/TEN are rare diseases, but the mucocutaneous involvement, especially of genitourinary system and their long-term sequelae have a major impact on the quality of life of affected patients. The genital manifestations are largely preventable by means of proper awareness and early intervention. (Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases - June 7, 2022 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Anirudha Gulanikar Arundha Abrol Saujanya Sagar Source Type: research

& #8220;Bouncing back to life: A perspective of living arrangement among adolescents with HIV & #39; & #39;
Conclusion: This study has given a space for resilience for different groups of adolescents with respect to the living arrangement. (Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases - June 7, 2022 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Sukanya Rajan Janardhana Navaneetham GN Sanjeeva Source Type: research

Prevalence and risk factors of vulvar dermatoses: A hospital-based study
Conclusion: Our study findings indicated that the prevalence was low, which reflects the tip of an iceberg. Further clinical and population-based studies, a multidisciplinary approach including gynecological consult for diagnostic and therapeutic approach is needed for the optimal management of vulvar diseases. (Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases - June 7, 2022 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Ashwini Dattatray Mundhe Avinash Jadhav Kirti Deo Mahendra Singh Deora Rohini Gaikwad Rajendra C Shinde Source Type: research

Reduction in the weight, gained due to dolutegravir, following switch to bictegravir
Conclusion: Our finding could be the first instance were weight loss has been reported post switching the patients from DTG therapy to Bictegravir. Considering smaller patient population this outcome may need further confirmed through large group study. (Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases - June 7, 2022 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Dattatray Saple Sushrut Save Ishita Powar Source Type: research

Emerging and re-emerging sexually transmitted diseases: A review of epidemiological evidences
Sivaraman Balaji, Aradhana Bhargava, Sumit AggarwalIndian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases and AIDS 2022 43(1):20-26 Substantial increase in the outbreaks of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and associated mortalities have raised international concerns. Concurrent with the escalation of established STIs, developing epidemics and outbreaks of newly emerging sexually transmissible pathogens pose serious problems for people and added burden and challenges for public health practitioners and researchers. Importantly, most of the emerging STIs are frequently found among vulnerable groups, such as men having sex w...
Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases - June 7, 2022 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Sivaraman Balaji Aradhana Bhargava Sumit Aggarwal Source Type: research

Patterns of human immunodeficiency virus drug resistance mutations in people living with human immunodeficiency virus in India: A scoping review
Sivaraman Balaji, J Madhumathi, Aradhana Bhargava, Tanvi Singh, Nupur Mahajan, Deepti Ambalkar, Sumit AggarwalIndian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases and AIDS 2022 43(1):13-19 The human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) epidemic still exists as a major global public health burden, especially in the middle- and low-income countries. Antiretroviral therapy (ART) remains a sole option to reduce the mortality and morbidity associated with this disease as no approved vaccine candidates are available. About 67% of the people living with HIV (PLHIV) have received the ART in 2...
Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases - June 7, 2022 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Sivaraman Balaji J Madhumathi Aradhana Bhargava Tanvi Singh Nupur Mahajan Deepti Ambalkar Sumit Aggarwal Source Type: research

Mycoplasma genitalium: A new superbug
J Stephen Raj, Jyoti Rawre, Neha Dhawan, Neena Khanna, Benu DhawanIndian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases and AIDS 2022 43(1):1-12 Mycoplasma genitalium (MG) is an emerging sexually transmitted pathogen. It is an important cause of nongonococcal urethritis in men and is associated with cervicitis and pelvic inflammatory disease in women, putting them at risk of infertility. Multiple factors that aid pathogenesis of MG include its ability of adhesion, gliding motility, and intracellular invasion by means of the tip organelle. Through intracellular localization and antigenic variation, MG could result in treatment-r...
Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases - June 7, 2022 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: J Stephen Raj Jyoti Rawre Neha Dhawan Neena Khanna Benu Dhawan Source Type: research

Pattern of sexually transmitted infections at a tertiary care center of Western India: A 12-years retrospective study
Pooja Agarwal, Siddhartha Saikia, Ashish Jagati, Krishana Gajjar, Priyanka Vadher, Shefali PatelIndian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases and AIDS 2021 42(2):184-185 (Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases - November 9, 2021 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Pooja Agarwal Siddhartha Saikia Ashish Jagati Krishana Gajjar Priyanka Vadher Shefali Patel Source Type: research