Transcript Day2Session1

 As
the name suggests these are infections
which transmit from one person to another
through sexual route
 These
infections are usually caused by
microorganisms such as bacteria or virus
 Syphilis
 Gonorrhea
 Chancroid
 Herpes
 LGV
Genital
Discharge
Genital Ulcers
Genital Growth
Anal Growth
Anal Ulcer
Anal Discharge
Painful swelling of scrotum
Swelling in the groin
Genital
Discharge
Genital Ulcers
Genital Growth
Anal Growth
Anal Ulcer
Anal Discharge
Painful swelling of scrotum
Swelling in the groin
 Syndrome-
Presentation of 2 or more
symptoms

for example 'ulcer on the genital organ with
lymph node swelling in the groin'.
 Risk
of transmission to partner
 Increase in symptoms leading to pain,
disability
 Spread of infection to other parts of body
 Increased risk of HIV

Persons suffering from STI have 2 to 4 times increased risk of getting HIV
infection

HIV decreases immunity and increases vulnerability to getting STI
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Genital ulcers –sores make it easier for HIV to enter the body
Impaired Immunity
STI
HIV
Unprotected
sexual intercourse
Breach in mucosa due to
STI
 'Syndromic
management of STDs'
recommends that such medicines be given,
which will cover all the possible organisms
that might cause a symptom or a group of
symptoms.
WHO Recommends
 Oral single dose
 Drugs chosen on basis of no resistance amongst
organisms
 No side effects
 Affordable
 Educate
 Counseling
for adherence to treatment
 Promote condom use
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Some sexually transmitted infections (herpes,
HPV or Human Papilloma Virus or warts) are
passed through skin to skin contact so a
condom will not provide protection.
 Provide
HIV counseling and testing
 Emphasize treatment for the partner
 Return if symptoms persist