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Self-inflicted genital ulcer: An intriguing case report
Mohankumar Vedhanayagam, Rajesh Rajagopalan, K Revathi, Hareeshkumar Dasar, BR Balamurugan, KG SrinivasahanIndian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases and AIDS 2023 44(1):82-84Self inflicted genital ulcer due to penile constriction injury is a rare clinical entity, which requires urgent management to prevent its devastating outcomes such as penile gangrene and auto amputation. Although this is common, definitely, it is of interest because of the genital involvement. Here, we present a case report on an unusual case of rubber band induced penile constriction injury. (Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases - June 6, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Mohankumar Vedhanayagam Rajesh Rajagopalan K Revathi Hareeshkumar Dasar BR Balamurugan KG Srinivasahan Source Type: research

Jarisch & #8210;Herxheimer reaction
We report the case of a 24-year-old man presenting with JHR posttreatment with benzathine penicillin. (Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases - June 6, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Manjyot Gautam Sahil Sethi Nitin J Nadkarni Source Type: research

Penile ulcerative pyoderma gangrenosum: A rare entity
Jalpa Kailashbhai Patel, Devna Subramonia Pillai, Priyanka Bodar, Pragya Ashok NairIndian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases and AIDS 2023 44(1):77-79Pyoderma gangrenosum (PG) is a rare, chronic, ulcerative, neutrophilic, and inflammatory skin disease. It most commonly affects the lower limb, may affect peristomal skin, and rarely involves mucosal and internal sites. Genital involvement has been rarely reported. Hereby, we report a case of penile PG in a 70-year-old male treated with oral steroids. (Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases - June 6, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Jalpa Kailashbhai Patel Devna Subramonia Pillai Priyanka Bodar Pragya Ashok Nair Source Type: research

Malignant syphilis in an immunocompromised female: A case report from Northeast India
Shikha Verma, Sakshi Kumari, Mary Zothanpuii ChhangteIndian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases and AIDS 2023 44(1):74-76Malignant syphilis (lues maligna) is a rare form of secondary syphilis, first described by Bazin in 1859, frequently associated with HIV infection. The resurgence of syphilis in the recent times has been attributed to rise in HIV infection. Malignant syphilis is characterized by the presence of pleomorphic multiple round-to-oval papules, papulopustules, or nodules with ulceration, without central clearing, and occasionally exhibit a lamellate brown to black rupioid crust with prodromal symptoms. We ...
Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases - June 6, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Shikha Verma Sakshi Kumari Mary Zothanpuii Chhangte Source Type: research

Pediculosis pubis presenting as pediculosis capitis, pediculosis corporis, and pediculosis ciliaris in a case of Alport syndrome
Manal D Dave, Hita H Mehta, Amitkumar Rameshbhai Gorasiya, Devanshi Nitin NimbarkIndian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases and AIDS 2023 44(1):71-73Pediculosis is an infestation of lice on the human body. Pediculosis pubis is primarily found in the pubic region and is usually transmitted by sexual contact. Diagnosis is done by visualization of mites which can be aided by the use of dermoscope. Hereby, we report a case of an Alport syndrome patient having extensive pubic lice infestation with no sexual history and probable transmission from cattle. (Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases - June 6, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Manal D Dave Hita H Mehta Amitkumar Rameshbhai Gorasiya Devanshi Nitin Nimbark Source Type: research

An unusual presentation of perianal Bowen & #39;s disease in an immunocompromised patient & #8211; Excised and grafted
Hari Pathave, Omkar Warang, Chitra NayakIndian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases and AIDS 2023 44(1):69-70Bowen's disease also known as bowenoid keratoses, presents as a clinically persistent, progressive red scaly, or crusted plaque which is due to intraepithelial carcinoma and is potentially malignant. Lesions are typically asymptomatic but may be associated with bleeding. We are reporting perianal Bowen's disease in a 30-year-old married HIV-infected male which is excised and underlying healthy ulcer grafted. (Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases - June 6, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Hari Pathave Omkar Warang Chitra Nayak Source Type: research

Coexistence of human immunodeficiency virus infection and autoimmune hepatitis: A double trouble
We present two different presentations of auto immune hepatitis in HIV positive patients. One developed jaundice and ascites as a consequence of liver decompensation and other exhibited cholestatic pattern. Their serology and liver biopsy confirmed autoimmune hepatitis as underlying aetiology. We would like to share the clinical improvement with simultaneous immunosuppressive therapy and combination Anti Retroviral Therapy (cART). There are no documented cases on this issue from the Indian subcontinent that we are aware of. (Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases - June 6, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Manish Manrai Rohit Vashisht Balakrishnan Arivalagan Puneet Baveja Ahmed Waheed Kashif Anil Menon Source Type: research

Vulvar vestibular papillomatosis: A diagnostic conundrum
We present a 19-year-old girl with a history of “small itchy growths” on the vulva for 2 months without any associated discharge. These lesions were causing significant anxiety to the patient. Cutaneous examination revealed multiple, uniformly arranged, skin-colored, monomorphic micropapillae on the inner aspect of the labia minora. Biopsy showed mucosal hyperplasia with papillomatosis and loosely arranged subdermal tissue, no koilocytes were spotted. The diagnosis of vulvar VP was made. We want to highlight this clinical entity as most dermatologists are not familiar with this benign condition an...
Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases - June 6, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Farhat Khan Akansha Chadha Chitra Nayak Atul Dongre Source Type: research

Redefining venereology practice in Tamil Nadu, South India & #8211; Nakshatra Health & #8211; A networking model
Conclusion: Designing a comprehensive sexual health service package is crucial to ensure the availability and ease of access to services to the general public. Provision of correct scientific information, networking and cross-referral of cases with like-minded dermatovenereologists/clinicians interested in venereology sexually transmitted infections, easily accessible clinical, laboratory, and treatment services including PreP and PEP medications, and ethical practice are the key factors for scaling this concept. (Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases - June 6, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Mahalingam Periasamy V Mohankumar Vasuki Shanmugam M Selvakumar Swarna Madurai Pandian Lokabiraman Sridharan Source Type: research

A study of pattern and assessment of life quality index in patients of nonvenereal dermatoses of external genitalia at a tertiary care center
Conclusion: This study depicts that NVD are having impact on the QOL and its mainly attributed to the site of dermatoses and also due to the symptoms. Proper counseling about the nature of these disorders and prompt treatment were important, thereby improving the QOL of such patients. (Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases - June 6, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Seethalakshmi Ganga Vellaisamy Vivek Muthukumarasamy Kannan Gopalan Source Type: research

Are we moving from symptomatic to asymptomatic syphilis: A retrospective analysis
Conclusion: In our study, a remarkable rise in the number of patients in the latent syphilis stage is observed over primary and secondary syphilis stage. This signifies the persistence of syphilis in subclinical phase in the community and unfortunately, it goes unnoticed. These could be “warning signs” for changing disease pattern of syphilis in India and points toward hidden resurgence of syphilis as being reported in various parts of the world. To actively look for these “hidden cases,” there is a need to strengthen “Suraksha clinics.” VDRL tes...
Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases - June 6, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Ravneet Kaur Sharang Gupta Rishu Sarangal Dimple Chopra Harmeet Singh Source Type: research

Prevalence of Trichomonas vaginalis by polymerase chain reaction-based molecular method among symptomatic women from Northern India
Discussion: The study highlights the importance of PCR for T. vaginalis screening among symptomatic females. (Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases - June 6, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Rajneesh Dadwal Nandita Sharma Rimjhim Kanaujia Sakshi Malhotra Hemant Chaudhry Shivali Rathore Aastha Saini Rashmi Bagga Abhishek Mewara Sumeeta Khurana Rakesh Yadav Sunil Sethi Source Type: research

Proportion of syphilis and hepatitis B and C virus infections among the Integrated Counselling and Testing Centre attendees of a tertiary care hospital
Conclusions: The HIV-infected patients were observed to be at an increased risk of acquiring syphilis and HCV co-infections through the shared routes of transmission. Routine screening of these patients for concurrent syphilis and viral hepatitis may aid in prompt diagnosis and treatment with improved outcomes, which in turn may decrease the further spread of these infections. (Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases - June 6, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Sunidhi Shreya Rohit Chawla S Anuradha Mongjam Meghachandra Singh Vikas Manchanda Sonal Saxena Source Type: research

Study of serum level of kisspeptin and interferon-beta in genital wart patients
Conclusion: The reported increased kisspeptin level which was associated with decreased interferon-beta level in patients with GWs might indicate a new insight into viral infection pathogenesis. Further research including all steps in kisspeptin/G protein-coupled receptor 54 pathway is required. Targeted therapy for this pathway may be of value for those patients. (Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases - June 6, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Heba Allah Saad Eldeen Bazid Alaa H Marae Nermin Tayel Shereen G Zaid Mohammed I Mostafa Eman Masoud Abd El Gayed Source Type: research

Clinicoepidemiological study of adverse cutaneous drug reactions among immunocompromised children at a tertiary care hospital
Tulasi Jarang, Bhumesh Kumar Katakam, Kiran Kumar Bollepaka, Harilitha GindhamIndian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases and AIDS 2023 44(1):24-29Introduction: Highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) is used to treat human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1). Introduction of antiretroviral therapy (ART) has reduced the HIV/AIDS associated morbidity and mortality significantly. But 25% of all patients discontinue treatment because of adverse drug reactions (ADRs). Adverse cutaneous drug reactions (ACDR) are very common with ART regimens, which may range from mild pruritus, maculopapular rash to seriou...
Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases - June 6, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Tulasi Jarang Bhumesh Kumar Katakam Kiran Kumar Bollepaka Harilitha Gindham Source Type: research