To study prevalence of sexually transmitted diseases in HIV positive women with vaginal discharge
Journal Title: MedPulse -International Medical Journal - Year 2015, Vol 2, Issue 9
Abstract
Background: HIV is a matter of worldwide concern. Every day, an estimated 5,700 people are infected with HIV, and more than 1 million contract a sexually transmitted infection (STI). The prevalence of gynecological symptoms and RTIs in HIV seropositive women is high enough to warrant routine gynecological evaluation and RTI screening in these patients. Aims and Objective: To study the prevalence of STI/RTI in HIV positive women with vaginal discharge and to compare the prevalence of STI/RTI in HIV positive women with vaginal discharge on ART and not on ART. Material and Methods: In hospital based cross sectional study, total of 130 HIV positive women with vaginal discharge attending gynecology OPD were studied. Result: Mean age group of HIV positive patients having vaginal discharge was 30 ±2yrs. 93.08 % of HIV positive women having vaginitis. Highest prevalence of STDs in HIV positive patients on ART was found in age group 26-30 yrs (39.39%) whereas in non ART patients prevalence was highest in age group >36 yrs (42.19%).
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Kshama Kedar, Jayesh Mukhi, Sarika Pawar, Waseemuddin Shaikh, Preeti Yadav
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