{"title":"A study comparing the efficacy of 25% podophyllin resin versus cryotherapy in the treatment of anogenital warts - What is old still holds good!","authors":"Anjana Sindhu, Akshay Sankar Peethambaran, Satyaki Ganguly, Neel Prabha, Surbhi Kashyap","doi":"10.4103/ijstd.ijstd_174_25","DOIUrl":"10.4103/ijstd.ijstd_174_25","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":44880,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases and AIDS","volume":"47 1","pages":"73"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13318328/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148362951","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Pemphigus vulgaris in a patient with human immunodeficiency virus acquired immunodeficiency syndrome treated successfully with injection rituximab.","authors":"Arpita Nibedita Rout, Chandra Sekhar Sirka","doi":"10.4103/ijstd.ijstd_237_25","DOIUrl":"10.4103/ijstd.ijstd_237_25","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":44880,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases and AIDS","volume":"47 1","pages":"77-78"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13318339/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148362881","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"National technical guidelines on sexually transmitted infections and reproductive tract infections (2024): Summary of updated recommendations from the National AIDS and STD Control Program in India.","authors":"Abhishek Royal, Hansa Lala, Vishal Yadav, Vanita Gupta, Sunil Khaparde, Taru Garg, Somesh Gupta","doi":"10.4103/ijstd.ijstd_162_25","DOIUrl":"10.4103/ijstd.ijstd_162_25","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and reproductive tract infections (RTIs) pose a significant challenge to sexual and reproductive health and well-being across the world. There are reports of increasing trends of STI in India and across the world. The technical guidelines are revised by the National AIDS and STD Control Program (NACP) in India to ensure the implementation of evidence-based approaches for prevention and management of STI and RTI in the country. These guidelines prioritize timely and effective care, recognizing the differential availability of resources for management of these infections across the possible geographies in the country. The recommendations outline clear, step-by-step protocols for healthcare providers, covering clinical and behavioral assessments, laboratory testing, and updated syndromic case management algorithms. It also provides guidance on managing complex or treatment-resistant infections, ensuring that patients receive appropriate and effective care. This paper presents the summary of updated recommendations in the National Technical Guidelines on STIs and RTIs (2024) released by NACP, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India.</p>","PeriodicalId":44880,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases and AIDS","volume":"47 1","pages":"2-7"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13318318/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148362672","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Secondary syphilis mimicking psoriasis in a known case of psoriasis.","authors":"Parimalam Kumar, Akash Immanuvel","doi":"10.4103/ijstd.ijstd_188_25","DOIUrl":"10.4103/ijstd.ijstd_188_25","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":44880,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases and AIDS","volume":"47 1","pages":"74-75"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13318320/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148362847","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Co-infections in sexually transmitted infections: A case series emphasizing the need for comprehensive evaluation.","authors":"Abhay Krishram Rai, D R Gunaabalaji, K Mahadevan","doi":"10.4103/ijstd.ijstd_168_25","DOIUrl":"10.4103/ijstd.ijstd_168_25","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Sexually transmitted infections frequently coexist and are often under-recognized due to overlapping or atypical presentations. We report four cases of concurrent sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in adult males, including various combinations of syphilis, gonorrhea, chancroid, HIV, molluscum contagiosum, and pediculosis pubis. Detailed sexual history, examination, and laboratory confirmation revealed the diagnoses. All patients received appropriate therapy with clinical improvement. Comprehensive evaluation in all STI cases is necessary to prevent misdiagnosis, ensure complete treatment, and reduce community transmission of multiple sexually transmitted pathogens.</p>","PeriodicalId":44880,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases and AIDS","volume":"47 1","pages":"60-63"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13318309/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148363011","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
U K Pallavi, Shivani, Sangita Singh, Rajesh Sinha, Kranti Chandan Jaykar
{"title":"Successful treatment of pseudoepitheliomatous keratotic and micaceous balanitis with topical 5-fluorouracil.","authors":"U K Pallavi, Shivani, Sangita Singh, Rajesh Sinha, Kranti Chandan Jaykar","doi":"10.4103/ijstd.ijstd_149_25","DOIUrl":"10.4103/ijstd.ijstd_149_25","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Pseudoepitheliomatous keratotic and micaceous balanitis (PKMB) is a rare penile condition usually seen in elderly uncircumcised men. We report a case of PKMB in a 41-year-old circumcised male presenting with a hyperkeratotic plaque on the glans penis. Histopathology showed features of PKMB with mild cellular atypia. The patient refused surgery and was treated successfully with topical 5% 5-fluorouracil using a short-contact regimen, resulting in complete lesion clearance without recurrence. This case highlights a rare presentation and effective nonsurgical management of PKMB.</p>","PeriodicalId":44880,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases and AIDS","volume":"47 1","pages":"49-51"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13318322/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148362918","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Papulonecrotic tuberculid mimicking lues maligna in an immunocompromised male.","authors":"Saransh Verma, Vaishnavi Verma, Sudheer Kumar Arava, Somesh Gupta","doi":"10.4103/ijstd.ijstd_110_25","DOIUrl":"10.4103/ijstd.ijstd_110_25","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Papulonecrotic tuberculid (PNT) is a rare hypersensitivity reaction to <i>Mycobacterium tuberculosis</i>, typically seen in immunocompetent individuals but occasionally reported in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-positive patients. We describe the case of a 30-year-old HIV-positive male with high-risk sexual behavior presenting with crusted papulopustular lesions and severe headache. Cerebrospinal fluid and venereal disease research laboratory (VDRL) were positive for VDRL and treponema pallidum hemagglutination confirming neurosyphilis, while skin biopsy revealed PNT. This case underscores the diagnostic challenge of differentiating co-infections and id reactions in HIV. The patient improved significantly with anti-tubercular therapy and benzylpenicillin.</p>","PeriodicalId":44880,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases and AIDS","volume":"47 1","pages":"45-47"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13318342/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148362686","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A case of chronic asymptomatic ulcers localized to the penis.","authors":"Swagata Tambe, Kirti Jangid, Anushka Rakesh","doi":"10.4103/ijstd.ijstd_76_25","DOIUrl":"10.4103/ijstd.ijstd_76_25","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":44880,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases and AIDS","volume":"47 1","pages":"68-69"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13318338/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148362973","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}