Prevalence of sexually transmitted disease syndromes in tribal population of central India

Rao, V G; Anvikar, Anupkumar R.; Savargaonkar, Deepali; Bhat, Jyothi; Yadav, Ramesh Singh; Tiwary, Bhaskar; Abbad, Alpana

doi:10.1136/jech.2008.082909

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“…It contrasts with the study performed by Rao VG. et al, where age group 30-34 was the maximum sufferers 20. This contrast is probably because the study included only married individuals and population included in our study may have less knowledge regarding STIs.…”

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“…Studies conducted in various parts of South East Asia have shown almost double prevalence of STIs among women. 16,17,20 In developing nations, women have limited access to information or health services than men and they are too busy in household or child caring activities. [21][22][23] They have symptoms for longer period and less often they seek treatment than men.…”

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Prevalence of Sexually Transmitted Infections in a Tertiary Care Centre

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Amatya

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Kathmandu Univ. Med. J.

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Background The burden of sexually transmitted infections is huge and is disproportionately affecting developing nations. In Nepal, recent available data on sexually transmitted infections are mostly targeted to high risk population. A prevalence study was thus done to explore the pattern of sexually transmitted infection syndromes among general population of Nepal. Objectives To highlight the prevalence and changing pattern of sexually transmitted infections among general population. Methods A retrospective study. The study was conducted among 145 patients attending Department of Dermatology and Venerology, Dhulikhel Hospital Kathmandu University Hospital, for voluntary counseling and testing from April 2010 to April 2011. Syndromic case management approach was used for the classification and treatment of the patients. Results 106 patients were suffering from Sexually Transmitted Infections and 2 patients were positive for Human Immunodeficiency Virus. The most common diagnosis was genital viral infections (41.7%). Prevalence was highest among drivers/conductors (26.9%) and migrating workers (23.1%). Age group 20 to 24 years was the maximum sufferers (37%). Unsafe sexual activity (66.7%) was the most potential exposure and majority of the patients were not consistent in using condom. Conclusions Genital viral infections constitute the major bulk of sexually transmitted infections. Majority of the patients suffering from sexually transmitted infections were in the age group 20 to 24 years and were mostly drivers, conductors or migrating workers by occupation. In the background of few available baseline data, the results are expected to assist successful target interventions in the near future.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/kumj.v9i2.6287 Kathmandu Univ Med J 2011;9(2):44-8

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Prevalence of Sexually Transmitted Infections in a Tertiary Care Centre

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Amatya

et al. 2012

Kathmandu Univ. Med. J.

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“…The prevalence of sexually transmitted diseases could be as high as 17.6% among females from tribal population [13] to varying degree in metropolitan cities in India [14]. The incidence of chlamydial infection in female sex workers in Surat was estimated to be 8.5% using PACE2 test (non-amplified DNA probe assays for C. trachomatis and N. gonorrhoeae ; Gen-probe San Diego, USA) while in Ahmedabad it was almost double [8].…”

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Prevalence of Chlamydia infection among women visiting a gynaecology outpatient department: evaluation of an in-house PCR assay for detection of Chlamydia trachomatis

Patel

Sachdev

Nagpal

et al. 2010

Ann Clin Microbiol Antimicrob

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BackgroundScreening women for Chlamydia trachomatis infection in developing countries is highly desirable because of asymptomatic infection. The existing diagnostic methods in developing countries are not effective and their sensitivity fall below 45.0% which leads to further spread of infection. There is an urgent need for improved and cost effective diagnostic tests that will reduce the burden of sexually transmitted infections in the developing world.MethodsPrevalence of C. trachomatis infection among women visiting gynaecology department of Hindu Rao hospital in Delhi, India was determined using Roche Amplicor Multi Well Plate kit (MWP) as well as using in-house PCR assay. We used 593 endocervical swabs for clinical evaluation of the in-house developed assay against Direct Fluorescence Assay (DFA; Group I n = 274) and Roche Amplicor MWP kit (Group II, n = 319 samples) and determined the sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value (PPV), negative predictive value (NPV) of the in-house developed assay.ResultsWe detected 23.0% positive cases and there was a higher representation of women aged 18-33 in this group. An in-house PCR assay was developed and evaluated by targeting unique sequence within the gyrA gene of C. trachomatis. Specificity of the reaction was confirmed by using genomic DNA of human and other STI related microorganisms as template. Assay is highly sensitive and can detect as low as 10 fg of C. trachomatis DNA. The resolved sensitivity of in-house PCR was 94.5% compared with 88.0% of DFA assay. The high specificity (98.4%) and sensitivity (97.1%) of the in-house assay against Roche kit and availability of test results within 3 hours allowed for immediate treatment and reduced the risk of potential onward transmission.ConclusionsThe in-house PCR method is cost effective (~ 20.0% of Roche assay) and hence could be a better alternative for routine diagnosis of genital infection by C. trachomatis to facilitate improved screening and treatment management.

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“…The commonest syndrome among women was vaginal discharge 16% while in men was burning micturition 1.8%. 10 …”

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To assess the prevalence of STI/RTI using syndromic case management in the urban health centre area of greater Visakhapatnam municipal corporation, Andhra Pradesh

Ganta

Prasad

Srinivas

2017

Int J Community Med Public Health

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INTRODUCTIONSexually transmitted diseases remain a major public health problem in many parts of the world. 340 million new cases of curable STIS occur every year. 75 to 85% are seen in developing countries and rank second as the cause of healthy life lost among women of reproductive age group, after maternal morbidity and mortality. In India during [2001][2002][2003][2004][2005][2006][2007][2008][2009][2010][2011] 30 million STI/RTI's were reported contributing to major country's disease burden and has a high incidence of STD's with an estimated incidence rate of 40 million new cases per year.2 Any given point of time 40% of women has RTI/STI but only 1% completes the treatment of both partners. The "syndromic approach" is a simple practical tool to improve diagnosis and treatment. Under the syndromic approach, the diagnosis of STI is based on identification of consistent group of symptoms and easily recognized signs and provision of effective treatment that will deal ABSTRACT Background: Sexually transmitted diseases remain a major public health problem in many parts of the world. 340 million new cases of curable STIS occur every year. 75 to 85% are seen in developing countries and rank second as the cause of healthy life lost among women of reproductive age group, after maternal morbidity and mortality. Methods: The study was conducted at Rama Murthy Pantulu Peta in the field area of urban health centre of greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation, Visakhapatnam during September 2015 to October 2016. The study design was a community based descriptive study. Based on the prevalence of STI as stated by National AIDS Control Organization, a sample of 1541 is calculated. Results: The overall prevalence of RTI/STI in our study is 18.88%. The prevalence of symptoms suggestive of STI/RTI among female respondents is found to be 27.97%. Majority of females complained of vaginal discharge (26.68%),vulvas itching (10%), lower abdominal pain (6.34%) followed by abnormal vaginal bleeding (5.91%).The prevalence of symptoms suggestive of RTI/STI is found to be 9.75% among male respondents and majority complained of Urethral Discharge (8.4%) followed by inguinal/scrotal swelling (5.2%). Conclusions: The prevalence of Reproductive tract infections is more in females when compared to males in our study. Health education regarding the sexual and personal hygiene should be targeted to both males and females so as to decrease the prevalence of Sexual transmitted diseases in the urban health centre areas of Visakhapatnam.

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Prevalence of sexually transmitted disease syndromes in tribal population of central India

Abstract: The low level of STD syndromes among tribal populations offers an opportunity to prevent a potential epidemic in this disadvantaged community. As no baseline data are available, the findings form the basis for future work in this area.

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Prevalence of Sexually Transmitted Infections in a Tertiary Care Centre

Prevalence of Sexually Transmitted Infections in a Tertiary Care Centre

Prevalence of Chlamydia infection among women visiting a gynaecology outpatient department: evaluation of an in-house PCR assay for detection of Chlamydia trachomatis

To assess the prevalence of STI/RTI using syndromic case management in the urban health centre area of greater Visakhapatnam municipal corporation, Andhra Pradesh

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