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Metabolic acidosis and encephalopathy in an HIV-exposed infant on breastfeeding and maternal antiretroviral therapy
We report a rare case of an HIV-exposed infant who received AZT prophylaxis for 6 weeks after birth and was on exclusive breastfeed while the mother was on ART and presented with unexplained severe metabolic acidosis and encephalopathy. (Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases - June 17, 2020 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Ira Shah Jagdish Kathwate Source Type: research

Cytomegalovirus retinitis associated with high CD4 counts and DHEA abuse
Gan Yuen Keat, Syed Shoeb Ahmad, Suresh Subramaniam, Shuaibah Abdul Ghani, Amir SamsudinIndian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases and AIDS 2020 41(1):119-122The most frequent ocular manifestation of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is cytomegalovirus retinitis (CMVR). This infection is reportedly inversely proportional to the CD4 counts. Usually CMVR develops once the CD4 counts fall below 50/mm3. Our case report documents an AIDS patient who developed CMVR despite CD4 counts being persistently >200/mm3. The patient was self-administering dehydroepiandrosterone, high dose Vitamin C, testosterone a...
Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases - June 17, 2020 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Gan Yuen Keat Syed Shoeb Ahmad Suresh Subramaniam Shuaibah Abdul Ghani Amir Samsudin Source Type: research

Hypertrophic lichen planus of the vulva & #8211; A missed diagnosis
Rashmi Mahajan, Varun Jain, Kishan Ninama, Yogesh S MarfatiaIndian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases and AIDS 2020 41(1):116-118Lichen planus (LP) is an inflammatory dermatosis which can affect the skin, nails, and all mucous membranes, including the genitalia. Lichen planus on vulvar keratinized skin can manifest with diverse clinical features, probably due to higher temperature, PH, humidity, and bacterial flora which may modify typical cutaneous features. While lichen planus (LP) may affect the vulva in isolation, it may also be part of generalized outbreak in up to 20% cases. Herein, a case of a 53 ye...
Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases - June 17, 2020 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Rashmi Mahajan Varun Jain Kishan Ninama Yogesh S Marfatia Source Type: research

Treatment non-responsiveness in depression following Efavirenz administration
We report a case of a 23-year-old male patient suffering from HIV for 5 years with treatment nonresponsive depressive symptoms due to EFV which improved after stopping it. (Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases - June 17, 2020 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Subhash Das Priyanka Bhatia Source Type: research

Refractory cutaneous Crohn & #39;s disease of the external genitalia in a female
Pallavi Goyal, Shivi Nijhawan, Manisha Nijhawan, Savita AgrawalIndian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases and AIDS 2020 41(1):110-113Cutaneous lesions as a part of Crohn's disease (CD) may occur as a totally separate entity without the involvement of the gastrointestinal tract, in which case it is termed as metastatic CD. A 23-year-old female presented with complaints of vulvar swelling and multiple, oval-linear, typical knife cutting deep ulcers on the perineal folds. Biopsy showed epithelioid cell granuloma in the dermis. Differential diagnosis included cutaneous tuberculosis, sarcoidosis, deep fungal inf...
Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases - June 17, 2020 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Pallavi Goyal Shivi Nijhawan Manisha Nijhawan Savita Agrawal Source Type: research

Human immunodeficiency virus encephalitis
Nitin Sinha, Sahil Sareen, Ashwini Kumar Malhotra, Sanchit SinghIndian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases and AIDS 2020 41(1):108-110Here, we present a case of pyrexia with altered sensorium in a young healthy male individual. On evaluation, he was detected to have human immunodeficiency virus infection with low CD4. He had no opportunistic infection or any other acquired immunodeficiency syndrome-defining illnesses although his magnetic resonance imaging brain showed features of encephalitis. He recovered tremendously within 3 months of antiretroviral therapy. (Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases - June 17, 2020 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Nitin Sinha Sahil Sareen Ashwini Kumar Malhotra Sanchit Singh Source Type: research

Epidermodysplasia verruciformis with plane warts over lower abdomen and genitals
Rochit Rajesh Singhal, Niral Ketan Sheth, Pragya Ashok NairIndian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases and AIDS 2020 41(1):105-107Epidermodysplasia verruciformis (EDV) may clinically vary from pityriasis versicolor-like macules to wart-like flat papules, psoriasiform red papules, or pigmented keratotic lesions resembling seborrheic keratosis. Sun-exposed areas are commonly affected with genital areas rarely involved. It is associated with more than 30 human papillomaviruses (HPVs). In 90% cases of squamous cell carcinomas, HPV5 and HPV8 is isolated. A case of EDV with plane warts involving the genital area i...
Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases - June 17, 2020 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Rochit Rajesh Singhal Niral Ketan Sheth Pragya Ashok Nair Source Type: research

Disseminated Kaposi & #39;s sarcoma as a presenting sign of HIV in an Indian male: A case report with dermoscopic findings
We report the case of a 45-year-old HIV-positive heterosexual male with an unusual presentation of KS in the form of unilateral lymphedema mimicking cellulitis. We also describe the dermoscopic findings of the same. (Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases - June 17, 2020 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Nagendran Prabhakaran Divya Gupta Laxmisha Chandrashekhar Devinder Mohan Thappa Nachiappa Ganesh Rajesh Source Type: research

Pityriasis rubra pilaris type 6: A case report in an AIDS patient
Abhilasha Williams, Anisha George, Emy Abi Thomas, Jency Maria KoshyIndian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases and AIDS 2020 41(1):100-101A 24-year-old woman, known to be human immunodeficiency virus positive for 6 years, presented with an itchy rash on the body. She had dull erythematous to hyperpigmented scaly plaques over the body, with extensor predominance. Inflammatory papules and nodules were noted on the face. Follicular hyperkeratotic papules were seen on the shins, giving a “nutmeg grater” feel. All her nails were dystrophic. Histopathology was consistent with the clinical diagnosis...
Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases - June 17, 2020 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Abhilasha Williams Anisha George Emy Abi Thomas Jency Maria Koshy Source Type: research

Sexual behavior pattern in the young attending sexually transmitted infection clinic in a tertiary health-care center
Conclusion: The young being a vulnerable age group, education on safe sex, condom use and other protective measures should be strengthened. (Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases - June 17, 2020 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Chitralekha Keisham Zamzachin Guite Heisnam Kulabidhu Source Type: research

Profile of intestinal parasitic infections in human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome patients in Northeast India
Conclusion: The magnitude of parasitic infections is considerably high among the HIV/AIDS patients in Northeast India, and it is essential for screening and periodic monitoring of all the HIV patients for coccidian parasites by stool microscopy. (Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases - June 17, 2020 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Mohammed Ashraf Ali S Namaji Sifa Harun Pathan Anil Madhukar Balki Source Type: research

Is there any perceptiveness about the mode of transmission of human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immune deficiency syndrome ? An analysis among the adolescent tribal students in Tamil Nadu
Conclusions: Formal HIV/AIDS education should be mandatory in their curriculum, where teachers get an opportunity to deliver the scientific information about HIV/AIDS. To acquire better knowledge about HIV/AIDS, sex education should be included in the mainstream of curriculum with the assistance of educational consultants, professional social workers, and also local non-governmental organizations to conduct further mindfulness camps about the HIV/AIDS. (Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases - June 17, 2020 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: J John Britto J Yuvaraj Source Type: research

Effect of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) on some specific clotting profile in Human Immunodeficiency Virus -(HIV) positive pregnant women
Conclusion: There are changes in clotting profile of HIV-positive women on HAART and on those not on HAART and these changes are not due to the administration of antiretroviral therapy. (Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases - June 17, 2020 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Osime Odaburhine Evarista Tijani Paul Ezimokhai Blessing Airiagbonbu Source Type: research

Effectiveness of structured teaching programme on transmission and prevention of human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immune deficiency syndrome among adolescent girls in Lowry Memorial High School, Bengaluru
Conclusion: Our study suggests that structured teaching programme enhanced the knowledge of the adolescent girls on transmission and prevention of HIV/AIDS. We, therefore, recommend that structured teaching programmes on transmission and prevention of HIV/AIDS should be encouraged among adolescents and youths to reduce the spread of HIV infection. (Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases - June 17, 2020 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Nanbur Stephen Nanle Joseph Gusen Patience Ringkat Kumzhi Bonji Gaknung Dauda Abimiku Auta Lydia B Bulndi Champion Mbursa Vasantha P Kumari Nannim Nanvyat Source Type: research

Sociodemographic profile of patients attending the integrated counseling and testing center at a government super-specialty hospital in Central India
Conclusion: Such rising trends of attendees and a steady decline in the seropositivity rates are encouraging signs, reflecting the contribution of the ICTC in creating awareness, and reducing the transmission of HIV among the population served. (Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases - June 17, 2020 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Prabha Desikan Aseem Rangnekar Karuna Tiwari Nikita Panwalkar Manoj Pateriya Virendra Singh Rajput Source Type: research