Sexually transmitted diseases in HIV-positive patients.
The complex interaction between sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and HIV has been demonstrated in many epidemiological studies and clinical trials over the last number of years. Herpes simplex virus, human papilloma virus, and syphilis are all accepted to have different manifestations, effects, and therapeutic responses in HIV positive patients. These and other issues are discussed in this article.
Ormond
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Department of Genitourinary Medicine, St. James' Hospital, Dublin, Ireland.
Mulcahy
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D004352:Drug Resistance, Microbial; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000635:transmission; D006561:Herpes Simplex / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D016867:Immunocompromised Host; D027383:Papillomaviridae; D030361:Papillomavirus Infections / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy; D012749:Sexually Transmitted Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D015229:Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Viral / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy; D013587:Syphilis / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy; D014412:Tumor Virus Infections / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy