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Disseminated violaceous plaques in a HIV-1-positive patient from eastern India: A manifestation of Kaposi & #39;s sarcoma
Sumit Sen, Subhadeep Mallick, Somnath Das, Jyoti Das, Surabhi Sharma, Subhasmita BaisyaIndian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases and AIDS 2021 42(1):69-72Kaposi's sarcoma (KS) is an angioproliferative disorder primarily of viral etiology, though multiple cofactors are also responsible. Human herpes virus-8, a gamma herpes virus, is considered to be the causative agent. Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome-associated KS has different clinical pictures than those seen in other types of KS. As it progresses rapidly, early institution of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) after proper diagnosis is expe...
Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases - May 4, 2021 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Sumit Sen Subhadeep Mallick Somnath Das Jyoti Das Surabhi Sharma Subhasmita Baisya Source Type: research

Assessment of self-reported adherence to ART and patient & #39;s virological/CD4 response in a tertiary care clinic and government free ART clinic
Conclusions: Patients attending private clinic are surviving longer with HIV diagnosis, have fewer opportunistic infections, and have better treatment adherence compared to free ART clinic. (Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases - May 4, 2021 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Rushin Patel Amee Pandya Ketan K Patel Supriya Malhotra Atul K Patel Source Type: research

Clinicomycological study of vulvovaginal candidiasis
Conclusions: According to our study, elimination of predisposing factors, speciation of fungus, and treatment based on drug sensitivity pattern will reduce the incidence of VVC. (Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases - May 4, 2021 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: S Seeniammal M Selvakumar P Nirmaladevi Source Type: research

A randomized prospective study to assess health-related quality-of-life outcomes of antiretroviral therapy in human immunodeficiency virus-positive adults
Conclusions: Quality of life is an important holistic measure for assessing the health of people living with HIV/AIDS. (Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases - May 4, 2021 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Vikas Kumar Jatinder Singh Harpreet Singh Source Type: research

Effectiveness and safety of oral acyclovir 1 g twice a day for 3 days in the management of genital herpes
Conclusion: Acyclovir 1 g twice a day for 3 days is an effective treatment for genital herpes with advantages of comparable healing time and convenient dosage schedule. (Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases - May 4, 2021 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Kaushal K Verma Mahendra Sonune Lalit Dar Neetu Bhari Banwari Lal Jangid Source Type: research

Vaginal discharge: The diagnostic enigma
Conclusions: Vaginal discharge is of multiple yet specific etiologies hence simple and minimal tests like microscopy available in most laboratories (supported by culture wherever possible) would help in accurate diagnosis without over or under treatment of patient due to the empirical therapy. Syndromic management of STIs (WHO guidelines) should be used only in non-specific cases. (Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases - May 4, 2021 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Shaheen Siddiqua Amrin G Jyothi Lakshmi Source Type: research

Virological outcome and frequency of low-level viremia in patients receiving generic dolutegravir-containing regimen at a large tertiary care clinic in Western India
Conclusion: DTG is well tolerated and effective in suppressing HIV across all antiretroviral treatment categories. The rate of persistent LLV is low in DTG-containing therapy. (Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases - May 4, 2021 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Atul K Patel Ketan K Patel Sanjay Pujari Jagdish K Patel Ambuj Kumar Source Type: research

Clinical profile and disease progression of HIV in adolescents and young adults in Vadodara, India
Conclusion: HIV/AIDS screening and health services shall be tailored to address the special needs of adolescents and young adults. Teaching hospitals shall explore opportunities for student-involved longitudinal research studies to better understand the source of HIV infection, treatment seeking behavior, disease progression and outcome in a comprehensive manner. (Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases - May 4, 2021 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Geetika Madan-Patel Vihang Mazumdar Source Type: research

Isolation, characterization and acyclovir susceptibility of herpes simplex virus isolates among immunocompromised patients
Conclusion: HSV was isolated in 15.38% of cases of clinical herpes. There was a higher isolation rate of virus from blister fluid as compared to ulcer scrapings. Acyclovir resistance in 25% of cases is alarmingly high. (Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases - May 4, 2021 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Soumyabrata Nag Mallika Sengupta Soma Sarkar Yogiraj Ray Debprasad Chattopadhyay Manideepa Sengupta Source Type: research

Evaluation of point of care serum cryptococcal antigen by lateral flow immunoassay for diagnosis of cryptococcosis and cryptococcal meningitis in HIV-positive patients
Conclusion: We found that serum detection of CRAG by LFA dipstick is as sensitive as CRAG detection in serum by LAT and CSF CRAG detection by LFA and LAT. It is thus a rapid test for diagnosing CM in HIV patients with low CD4 counts. (Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases - May 4, 2021 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Ulka Kamble KH Dheeresh Kakasaheb Bhosale MB Indu Brijesh Sharma Anuradha Chowdhary Source Type: research

A study of biophysical profile of inguinal skin: An implication for health and disease
Conclusion: Raised skin pH disturbs organization of lipid bilayers (disturbed barrier), decreases lipid processing (impaired SC cohesion), and increases serine protease activity (reduced AMP). Increased TEWL (defect in physical barrier) and decreased hydration predispose the genital skin to infections. Use of pH buffered solutions (3–4), barrier repair creams containing ceramides, and barrier protective creams with dimethicone can help prevent these inguinal dermatoses. (Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases - May 4, 2021 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Puneet Bhargava Heena Singdia Shivi Nijhawan Deepak K Mathur Rishi K Bhargava Source Type: research

Male circumcision and Sexually transmitted Infections & #8211; An update
Kajal S Mehta, Yogesh S Marfatia, Apexa P Jain, Dhiral J Shah, Disha S BaxiIndian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases and AIDS 2021 42(1):1-6Role of male circumcision (MC) as a tool to prevent sexually transmitted infections (STIs)/human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) was assessed. An attempt was made to search articles related to association between MC and STIs/HIV. A thorough search was carried out to find out quality articles published in indexed specialty journals. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and World Health Organization (WHO) sites were also referred. Warm and moist environment of area under foreski...
Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases - May 4, 2021 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Kajal S Mehta Yogesh S Marfatia Apexa P Jain Dhiral J Shah Disha S Baxi Source Type: research

Dr. D. K. Gupta (1932-2020)
Somesh GuptaIndian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases and AIDS 2020 41(2):227-227 (Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases - November 11, 2020 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Somesh Gupta Source Type: research

Dr. B. S. Verma
Yogesh S MarfatiaIndian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases and AIDS 2020 41(2):226-226 (Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases - November 11, 2020 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Yogesh S Marfatia Source Type: research

A rare syndromic presentation of HIV infection
Abhishek Juneja, Kuljeet Singh Anand, Brijlal ChoudharyIndian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases and AIDS 2020 41(2):224-225 (Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases - November 11, 2020 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Abhishek Juneja Kuljeet Singh Anand Brijlal Choudhary Source Type: research