Characteristics of Sexually Transmitted Infections among High-Risk HIV-Positive Patients Attending an Urban Clinic in Uganda

Conclusion:
Clinical and microbiologically diagnosed STIs were diagnosed in nearly one-fourth of the HIV-positive high-risk population. HIV care programs should note our high rates of STIs among HIV-positive high-risk populations and consider routine screening and treatment algorithms for these populations in their own settings.

Source: Journal of the International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care (JIAPAC) - January 4, 2016 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Katusiime, C., Schlech, W. F., Parkes-Ratanshi, R., Sempa, J., Kambugu, A. Tags: HIV Clinical Management Source Type: research