SYNDROMIC MANAGEMENT OF STD – IN THE CONTROL OF HIV
Journal Title: Stanley Medical Journal - Year 2014, Vol 1, Issue 1
Abstract
In India, the incidence of STDs is 4-5%, which accounts to 40 million cases per year. STDs can be treated either by aetiological or syndromic approach. Many countries are following syndromic approach which is based on treating all the organisms responsible for producing the syndrome, Appropriate treatment of STI patients at their first visit encounter with primary health care provider is an important public health measure.
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Elangovan P.
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