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Why Sexually Transmitted Infections Are
Why Sexually Transmitted Infections Are
Why Sexually Transmitted Infections Are
important
- Common
Often asymptomatic
Major complications and sequelae
Expensive
Synergy with HIV
General examination
Skin
Scabiesrash (especially on wrists, between the fingers, and on
as the buttocks and areolae)
Secondary syphilis and HIV (seroconversion illness)generalised
rash and lesions on palms and soles
Lymph nodes
Secondary syphilis, HIV, and primary herpes simplex
generalised lymphadenopathy
Mouth
Secondary syphilisulceration and mucous patches
HIVoral hairy leukoplakia, oral candidiasis, Kaposis sarcoma,
and angular cheilosis
Herpes simplexulceration
Warts