This book provides up-to-date information on sexually transmitted infections, including their diagnosis, treatment and prevention strategies. Apart from dermato-venereologists and dermatology trainees, this book will also be useful to general practitioners and paramedical staff involved in the care of patients with sexually transmitted infections and HIV. This book can also serve as a textbook of sexually transmitted infections for students pursuing MBBS as well as MD/Diploma in Dermatovenereology. The students will find it particularly useful for a quick revision because of its point-wise description of diseases and treatment guidelines.

Salient features of the book:

All STIs are covered
Succinct presentation
Historical aspects
Latest treatment guidelines: CDC, WHO and NACO
Differential diagnosis: Genital ulcer, vaginal discharge and inguinal bubo

New chapters include:

Bedside tests and specimen collection
Point-of-care tests
Multiplex PCR in STIs
Persistent and recurrent urethritis
STIs in children and adolescents