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Understanding drug resistance patterns across different classes of antiretrovirals used in HIV-1-infected treatment-Na & #239;ve and experienced patients in Mumbai, India
Conclusion: An increased incidence of HLR was observed for NNRTI as compared to NRTI while PIs and integrase strand transfer inhibitors (INSTIs) demonstrated no HLR in either group of patients. When selecting a regimen for Tn patients consisting of NRTIs + NNRTIs genotypic DR test is essential. While with PIs or INSTIs its optional. Among Te patients, DR testing is recommended for all classes of drugs. (Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases - November 17, 2022 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Raj Gurubuxrai Harjani Asha Krishnaraj Iyer Ankita Chaurasia Source Type: research

Does performance and operational superiority of point-of-care test make it the investigation of choice in confirming syphilis ?
Conclusion: Owing to its operational superiority and higher specificity POCT can replace TPHA for confirming the diagnosis of Syphilis. POCT are affordable, equipment free, have room temperature storage, and yield result within 15 minutes, enabling same day testing and treatment. It can be used in a resource limited setting, for community setup or even self-testing. (Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases - November 17, 2022 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Aradhana Bhargava Sonal Nagia Prashant Verma Shikha Bansal Niti Khnuger Ashok Saxena Source Type: research

Vulval dermatoses (venereal and nonvenereal) among female patients presenting to a tertiary care hospital in North India
Conclusion: Most of the patients were in the reproductive age group, and the prevalence of infectious dermatoses both venereal and non-venereal was much more than that of non-infectious conditions affecting the vulval skin as per our study. (Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases - November 17, 2022 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Karamjot Kaur Manjit Kaur Mohi Dimple Chopra Rishu Sarangal Jatinder Raj Singh Saini Preeyati Chopra Source Type: research

Prevalence of nonviral reproductive tract infections/sexually transmitted infections in female patients with cervicovaginal discharge: Excerpts from a regional reference center in North India
Conclusion: RTI/STIs were common among women and 69% were symptomatic. BV was the most common STI present in 18.2%, followed by VVC (6.8%) and trichomoniasis (1.9%). (Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases - November 17, 2022 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Sunil Sethi Nandita Sharma Megha Sharma Rajneesh Dadwal Charu Singh Hemant Chaudhary Sakshi Malhotra Rakesh Yadav Vanita Gupta Source Type: research

Female sexual dysfunction: A potential minefield
Smitha S Prabhu, Snigdha Hegde, Suhani SareenIndian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases and AIDS 2022 43(2):128-134Female sexual dysfunction (FSD) is a much-neglected aspect of feminine health, especially in patriarchal cultures. We collated data from pertinent published literature on FSD to explore the types, associations, and best possible approach to FSD in the Indian context. We fed search words “female sexual dysfunction,” “sexual health,” “India,” into medical search engines such as PubMed, Google Scholar, Clinical Key, ProQuest, SciVa...
Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases - November 17, 2022 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Smitha S Prabhu Snigdha Hegde Suhani Sareen Source Type: research

A systematic review of eHealth modes in preventing sexually transmitted infections
Firoozeh Nourimand, Afsaneh Keramat, Masoumeh Sayahi, Leila Bozorgian, Zahra HashempourIndian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases and AIDS 2022 43(2):117-127Prevention of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) is critical. Despite developing treatment and prevention programs, sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are essential in developing acute and chronic diseases. Because “eHealth” (electronic-Health) has excellent potential for disseminating health information to the public regarding STDs, we aimed to identify and review all published articles focusing on preventing STIs. After constructi...
Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases - November 17, 2022 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Firoozeh Nourimand Afsaneh Keramat Masoumeh Sayahi Leila Bozorgian Zahra Hashempour Source Type: research

Parting remarks from the outgoing editor
Yogesh S MarfatiaIndian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases and AIDS 2022 43(2):115-116 (Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases - November 17, 2022 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Yogesh S Marfatia 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