Patterns Of Genital Ulcer Diseases Among Hiv/Aids Patients In Benue State, North Central Nigeria

Aim To ascertain the pattern of genital ulcer diseases (GUDs) among HIV infected people of Benue state.Procedure The study was retrospectively carried out in Makurdi and Oturkpo. Data from HIV patients who presented with GUDs was compiled for a period of 10 years (June 1999May 2009). Relevant information from patients records such as: age, sex, occupation, clinical information on GUDs, clinical and or laboratory diagnosis, treatment and treatment outcomes were extracted. Samples were collected, stored and processed using standard laboratory procedures. Data obtained was analysed using Epi Info 2002 statistical software.Results The incidence of HIV was found to be 72.38% (506 out of 699) among the GUDs patients. Among the HIV patients, Genital herpes and Chancroid were respectively recorded in 76.21% (221 out of 290) and 81.69% (165 out of 202) of the them, (P 0.05). Granuloma inguinale was only found in HIV patients.Conclusion While detection of genital herpes and chancroid should be considered a warning sign for probable HIV infection in the locality, more results oriented measures should be put in place in order to bring HIV infection, GUDs as well as other STDs under check. Also syndromic management should be intensified and among others adequate provision be made for these GUDs.