Clinical Manifestations of Sexually Transmitted Diseases : An Overview

Abstract

The global health burden of sexually transmitted infections including Human Immune Deficiency Virus (HIV) is large and ever increasing. The world health organization estimates that there are around 498 million people aged 15-49 years who are infected each year with chlamydia, gonorrhoea, syphilis and chancroid. Various taboos and stigmas associated with these diseases negatively impact on the treatment seeking behavior and delay the treatment. Reporting of less number of cases also reduces the resources allocated for their control.