Study of Pattern and Trends of Sexually Transmitted Infections in Government Thoothukudi Medical College
Journal Title: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC STUDY - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 1
Abstract
Introduction: Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) constitute a major public health problem for both developing and developed countries. Prevalence and pattern of presentation of STIs would help in designing a better treatment facility to overcome the stigma and spread of the disease in the community. Aim: This study aims to unravel the spectrum and changing trends of STI in patients attending STI clinic of Thoothukudi Medical College Hospital. Materials and Methods: This is a prospective study conducted at the Department of Dermatology and STD, Government Thoothukudi Medical College, Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu. All the new patients attending STD clinic from January 2011 to December 2016 were included in the study. Results: During the 6-year study period, 13,550 patients attended STD clinic. Among the total patients visiting STD clinic, 4461 were symptomatic. These symptomatic patients were evaluated for various STIs. Conclusion: The year’s trend in our study reveals a gradual increase in female attendance in STI clinics, increasing viral STIs, and declining bacterial STIs. This indicates a more aware population seeking early treatment and effective management of STI by the current health-care system.
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J Thadeus, B Senthil Selvan, Heber Anandan
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