Sexually Transmitted Infection Review for the Acute Care Pharmacist

Abstract

In the emergency department setting, clinical pharmacists and providers can play a crucial role in preventing and treating STIs and should continue to expand and keep current their knowledge of this topic.

An unusual case of tertiary syphilis

“…It is a highly infectious condition that can be transmitted through active lesions or infected body fluids, and sexual transmission is the most common form of transmission. It is known that the incidence of syphilis in men is nine times that of women, and the highest incidence rate was found among 25–34‐year‐olds 1 . Although syphilis can present with a variety of manifestations (leading to it being nicknamed ‘the great imitator’), 2 it can be divided into four stages: primary, secondary, latent and tertiary.…”

Antibacterial Activity of Selected Fruit Juices against Multidrug-Resistant Bacterial Pathogens Involved in Urinary Tract and Sexually Transmitted Infections among Tribal Women in Madhya Pradesh, India

“…UTIs are caused by bacteria entering the urinary tract through the urethra, while STIs are transmitted through sexual contact and can be caused by viruses, bacteria, or parasites. Despite efforts to address these infections, their incidences continue to rise, negatively impacting women’s quality of life [ 1 ] and contributing to maternal morbidity, ectopic pregnancies, abortions, low birth weights, infant mortality, and infertility [ 2 ]. Prompt and accurate diagnosis and treatment are crucial for effective management of these infections [ 3 ].…”