A study on the occurrence of sexually transmitted infections among transgender persons at a transgender clinic in Puducherry; India. | [Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists • 2015]

Author(s):

1. Anitta Sara Thampi: Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute, Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, Puducherry, India

2. Moutusi Audhya: Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute, Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, Puducherry, India

Abstract:

Objective To determine the prevalence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among transgenders. Methods A study was carried out on 75 transgenders (TGs) who attended the Transgender Clinic; at MGMC&RI; Puducherry; during the period from December 2011 to June 2013. All patients were clinically evaluated for any STI/HIV; along with routine screening tests for HIV; syphilis (VDRL); hepatitis B infection (HBsAg) and tuberculosis (Mantoux test). Results Out of the 75 TGs; only 10 (13.3%) were diagnosed with STIs and 2 (2.7%) with 2 STIs each. The most common STI was condylomata acuminata (6.7%) seen in 5 patients; followed by 1 person (1.3%) each with herpes genitalis; genital scabies and Reiter’s disease. Only 2 (2.7 %) people were diagnosed with HIV. Conclusion A low prevalence of STIs was observed among our patients. In lieu of the rising epidemic of HIV and STIs; there can be more intensive targeted interventions aimed at improving the STI screening; HIV counselling; testing and treatment; and also providing more awareness to this community.

Page(s): 271-275

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Published: Journal: Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists, Volume: 25, Issue: 4, Year: 2015

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