An overview of sexually transmitted diseases. Part III. Sexually transmitted diseases in HIV-infected patients
Czelusta, A.; Yen-Moore, A.; Van der Straten, M.; Carrasco, D.; Tyring, S.K.
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 43(3): 409
2000
ISSN/ISBN: 0190-9622 PMID: 10954653 DOI: 10.1067/mjd.2000.105158Document Number: 300142
A review is presented on the occurrence of other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected patients. STDs discussed include genital ulcer diseases (genital herpes, syphilis, chancroid, lymphogranuloma venereum and granuloma inguinale), human papillomavirus infection (anogenital warts and subclinical infections), molluscum contagiosum, human herpesvirus 8 infection, viral hepatitis and ectoparasitic infestations (scabies and pediculosis pubis). The epidemiology, clinical features, transmission and treatment of these diseases are also discussed. It is concluded that STDs may enhance both the acquisition and transmission of HIV.