Trends of syphilis seroprevalence at a tertiary care center in New Delhi, India: A 10-year analysis
Conclusion: Both venereal disease research laboratory and Treponema pallidum Hemagglutination assay positivity rates showed a significant declining trend from 2007 to 2016, reflecting the success of the National Sexually Transmitted Infection Prevention and Control Program. (Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases - June 6, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Prakhar Srivastava Aradhana Bhargava Shikha Bansal Niti Khunger Ashok Kumar Saxena Source Type: research

Immunovirological discordance among people living with human immunodeficiency virus at a center in Western India: A retrospective study
Conclusion: Immunovirological discordance is an important factor influencing response to cART and is associated with many complications such as AIDS and non-AIDS-related events and even death. Improved adherence and timely identification and management of opportunistic infections are measures that are beneficial in reducing the incidence of immunovirological discordance. (Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases - June 6, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Mayank Kacker Rohit Vashisht Anil S Menon Source Type: research

Clinico-epidemiological profile of genital dermatoses in people living with HIV: A shifting paradigm from venereal to nonvenereal dermatoses
Conclusion: This study showed that nonvenereal genital dermatoses are more common than STIs in people living with HIV. Our findings reiterate the fact that genital lesions should be approached with caution as a presumptive and hasty diagnosis of STI adds greatly to the morbidity of the patient in terms of guilt and shame, and adversely affects the quality of life. (Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases - June 6, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Supreet Kaur Dhillon Mahendra M Kura Source Type: research

A prospective study to estimate the incidence and pattern of adverse drug reactions to first-line antiretroviral therapy (tenofovir, efavirenz, and lamivudine)
Conclusion: Fixed drug combination with TEL as a first-line ART for HIV is a safe regime as we observed minimal side effects with current regimen. (Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases - June 6, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Boby Singh Ankur Guliani Vinod Hanumanthu Tarun Narang Sunil Dogra Sanjeev Handa Aman Sharma Source Type: research

Clinicoetiological study on vaginal discharge among sexually active women attending a tertiary center in North Kerala, India
Conclusion: Even though VVC still remains the major cause, other viral infections like herpes significantly contribute. Vaginal discharge is an important indicator of women's reproductive health and its detailed evaluation helps identify the prevalence of various STIs in the community. (Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases - June 6, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Nimmi John S Rahima Thazhathe Kandi Raji Parvathy Santhosh Ajithkumar Kidangazhiathmana Sreekanth Sukumarakurup Source Type: research

Suspicious perianal nodule
Ruben Linares Navarro, Gorka Ruiz-Carrillo Ramírez, Luis Miguel Valladares Narganes, Manuel Ángel Rodríguez PrietoIndian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases and AIDS 2022 43(2):248-249 (Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases - November 17, 2022 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Ruben Linares Navarro Gorka Ruiz-Carrillo Ram & #237;rez Luis Miguel Valladares Narganes Manuel & #193;ngel Rodr & #237;guez Prieto Source Type: research

Crusted scabies in AIDS patient, a clinical challenge to be sorted out with a simple bedside test
Bonthu Indira, S DarsanIndian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases and AIDS 2022 43(2):246-247Norwegian or crusted scabies is a highly contagious severe variant of scabies described first among leprosy patients in Norway in 1848 by Boeck and Danielsen. Herein, we report a case of crusted scabies in an AIDS patient with large hyperpigmented macules covered with thick crusts present over the axilla, inguinal region, and gluteal region. Treatment started immediately with ivermectin, permethrin, and keratolytics after doing KOH microscopy. Mite population may exceed 1 million/person. Hence, it is highly infectious and can ...
Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases - November 17, 2022 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Bonthu Indira S Darsan Source Type: research

Eponymous Signs in STIs
Navnee Jain, Disha Baxi, Yogesh Marfatia, Rashmi MahajanIndian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases and AIDS 2022 43(2):241-245Eponymous medical signs are those that are named after a person or persons, usually the physicians who first described them, as a tribute to the pioneers in the field who have significantly contributed toward the present understanding of the subject. They also help in providing an easy milieu for remembering the particulars of disease with their diagnostic significance including signs, tests, criteria, laws, or reflexes. Besides paying tributes to stalwarts in the field, who dedicated their liv...
Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases - November 17, 2022 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Navnee Jain Disha Baxi Yogesh Marfatia Rashmi Mahajan Source Type: research

Accuracy of Gram-stained smears as screening tests for Neisseria gonorrhoeae: Brief communication
Mohamed Abdalla KhalidIndian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases and AIDS 2022 43(2):238-240 (Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases - November 17, 2022 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Mohamed Abdalla Khalid Source Type: research

Lichen planus hypertrophicus of the vulva & #8211; An isolated presentation
Kavita Poonia, Kanika Dogar, Mala BhallaIndian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases and AIDS 2022 43(2):236-238 (Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases - November 17, 2022 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Kavita Poonia Kanika Dogar Mala Bhalla Source Type: research

Successful management of Zoons balanitis with the combination of pimecrolimus and excimer laser
Satish Udare, Priyanka Deelip Patil, Punam ChilgarIndian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases and AIDS 2022 43(2):235-236 (Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases - November 17, 2022 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Satish Udare Priyanka Deelip Patil Punam Chilgar Source Type: research

Conventional versus reverse testing algorithm for syphilis in high-risk population: A diagnostic dilemma
Bineeta Kashyap, Rituparna Saha, Vikas Saini, Narendra Pal SinghIndian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases and AIDS 2022 43(2):233-234 (Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases - November 17, 2022 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Bineeta Kashyap Rituparna Saha Vikas Saini Narendra Pal Singh Source Type: research

Hyperpigmented papules over labium majus: A venereal cause or something else
Neel Prabha, Soumil Khare, Hitesh Yadav, Nighat HussainIndian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases and AIDS 2022 43(2):232-233 (Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases - November 17, 2022 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Neel Prabha Soumil Khare Hitesh Yadav Nighat Hussain Source Type: research

CD4 & #43; count change after COVID-19 vaccination: Observation on HIV-infected vaccine recipient
Rujittika Mungmunpuntipantip, Sim Sai Tin, Viroj WiwanitkitIndian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases and AIDS 2022 43(2):231-231 (Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases - November 17, 2022 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Rujittika Mungmunpuntipantip Sim Sai Tin Viroj Wiwanitkit Source Type: research

Tuberculosis and human immunodeficiency virus coinfection complicated by immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome
Bhupen Barman, Md Jamil, Biswajit Dey, Pranav IshIndian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases and AIDS 2022 43(2):229-230 (Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases - November 17, 2022 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Bhupen Barman Md Jamil Biswajit Dey Pranav Ish Source Type: research