Clinico-Epidemiological Study Of Sexually Transmitted Diseases At Tertiary Care Centre

Abstract

Background: Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) pose a significant threat to human health,
causing substantial psychosocial and economic burdens among young and sexually active adults. Factors such
as rapid population growth, rural-urban migration, commercial sex work and inadequate awareness have
contributed to the spread of STDs within communities. This study examines the patterns of STDs among
patients presenting to our hospital over a 10-year period. Aim: To study the clinico-epidemiological profile of
the patients with Sexually Transmitted Diseases. Material and Methods: This is retrospective study. This
included consecutive symptomatic STD patients presenting between January-2015 to December-2024.
Diagnoses were established through detailed history, clinical examination and relevant investigations.
Results: Most common affected age group was 21-30 years. Incidence of STD was high among Males
(79.05%). Married persons were more commonly affected as compared to unmarried. Herpes Genitalis was
the most common STD followed by Genital warts, Genital Molluscum Contagiosum. The Overall
seroprevalence of HIV among STD patients was 29.62%. Herpes Genitalis was the most common coinfection
among seropositive individuals. Conclusion: The proportion of viral STDs was higher compared to bacterial
STDs. Increase of viral STDs has been attributed to widespread use of broad- spectrum antibiotics,
asymptomatic shedding of virus and incurable nature of viral STDs. Since STDs are indicators of high -risk
sexual behaviour in the community and a major health burden with risk of development of HIV and other
consequences, prompt diagnosis and adequate treatment of STDs is necessary. [Patel H Natl J Integr Res
Med, 2026; 17(1): 10-14, Published on Dated: 07/07/2026]