Three Co-Existing Sexually Transmitted Diseases in a Heterosexual Male Youth: A Case Report

Authors

  • Theetat M. Surawan Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10700

Abstract

Most sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are asymptomatic, leading to widespread underdiagnoses estimated at 50% or higher. The presence of one STD significantly indicates an individual’s sexual health risk since an STD contributes to the transmission and acquisition of other STDs, including human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. Multiple co-existing STDs, thus, further increase the susceptibility of acquiring and transmitting HIV by twofold or more. Therefore, the comprehensive STD prevention strategies play a major role in reducing the transmission of HIV infection.
We report an interesting case of a heterosexual male youth who presented at dermatology clinic with three concurrent sexually transmitted diseases: gonococcal urethritis, genital wart, and late latent syphilis. The case demonstrated significant issues for appropriate approaches and management of multiple co-existing STDs. Also, it reinforced the necessity for STD counselling for the patient, his partners, and family.

Keywords: Multiple co-existing sexually transmitted diseases, concurrent sexually transmitted diseases, multiple co-existing STDs, concurrent STDs

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Published

08-04-2016

How to Cite

Surawan, T. M. (2016). Three Co-Existing Sexually Transmitted Diseases in a Heterosexual Male Youth: A Case Report. Siriraj Medical Journal, 68(2). Retrieved from https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/sirirajmedj/article/view/55196

Issue

Vol. 68 No. 2 (2016): March-April

Section

Case Report

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