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ArticleIndian journal of sexually transmitted diseases and AIDS

Co-infections in sexually transmitted infections: A case series emphasizing the need for comprehensive evaluation.

Abhay Krishram Rai, D R Gunaabalaji, K Mahadevan

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Article in Indian journal of sexually transmitted diseases and AIDS. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Abhay Krishram RaiDepartment of Dermatology, PSG Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.
D R GunaabalajiDepartment of Dermatology, PSG Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.
K MahadevanDepartment of Dermatology, PSG Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.

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Abstract

Sexually transmitted infections frequently coexist and are often under-recognized due to overlapping or atypical presentations. We report four cases of concurrent sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in adult males, including various combinations of syphilis, gonorrhea, chancroid, HIV, molluscum contagiosum, and pediculosis pubis. Detailed sexual history, examination, and laboratory confirmation revealed the diagnoses. All patients received appropriate therapy with clinical improvement. Comprehensive evaluation in all STI cases is necessary to prevent misdiagnosis, ensure complete treatment, and reduce community transmission of multiple sexually transmitted pathogens.

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Chancroidco-infectiongonorrheaHIVsexually transmitted infectionssyphilis

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PMID42383135
PMCPMC13318309

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