BACKGROUND Sexually transmitted infections are among the most common causes of illnesses in the world and have far reaching health, social and economic consequences. They are important because of their magnitude, potential complications and interactions with HIV/AIDS. Though the problem may be generally similar to other developing countries, there is scarce information on the incidence and prev...

Many sexually transmitted infections (STIs) have a higher prevalence in the adolescent population. The objectives of screening for STIs include identifying persons with infection or possible infection, providing treatment, reducing transmission, avoiding or lessening consequences of the infection, and decreasing the prevalence of STIs. This policy statement from the American Academy of Pediatri...

background: sexually transmitted infections (stis) are among the most common causes of illness in the world and have far-reaching health, economic and social consequences for many countries. failure to diagnose and treat stis at an early stage may result in serious complications and sequels. objective: this study aimed to determine the prevalence of chlamydia trachomatis infection in patients w...

objective: sexually transmitted infections (stis) remain a public health problem of major significance in most parts of the world. this study aimed to detect the most prevalent pathogens in patients with signs and symptoms of sti referring to a group of university clinics in tehran. materials and methods: in this cross-sectional study using randomized cluster sampling, 507 consecutive male and ...

HIV/AIDS has affected nearly every country on the planet. The effect of this surge brought all major modes transmission to attention public health professionals worldwide. Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), which are a mode transmission, increases prevalence HIV/AIDS. study's aim was assess knowledge and management sexually transmitted infections by general Physicians Lahore. A cross-secti...

The Sustainable Development Goals present an opportunity to reimagine and then reconfigure the approach to controlling sexually transmitted infections (STIs). The predilection of STIs for women and for vulnerable populations means that services that ameliorate STIs, by their nature, enhance equity, a key focus of the goals. Given the considerable breadth and depth of the goals, it is important ...

Sir, Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are dynamic and show variable prevalence in different parts of the country depending on various epidemiological factors prevailing in that respective geographic area.[1] In the past, tropical infections such as chancroid, gonorrhea, and syphilis were considered as most important STIs in developing countries. However, with the effective management of b...

Background: It has not been determined conclusively whether greater knowledge of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) is associated with lower rates of STIs. Purpose: This study sought to determine STI knowledge among high school students and factors associated with such knowledge, and to determine whether poor STI knowledge is associated with chlamydia or gonorrhea infection. Methods: Studen...

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are a major public health problem in Europe. We review recent trends in the epidemiology of the major acute STIs in the European Union and Norway, their key determinants, and opportunities for enhancing STI prevention interventions in the region.