Is there any interrelationship between STDs and HIV infection?
Ans. Yes, STDs facilitate the HIV transmission either by increasing HIV susceptibility or HIV infectiousness or both. HIV infection also alters the natural history, manifestations and treatment of different STDs. By treating all STDs at the earliest, HIV transmission can be prevented by 40 to 50%, especially in early epidemic phase.
Yes, STDs facilitate the HIV transmission either by increasing HIV susceptibility or HIV infectiousness or both. HIV infection also alters the natural history, manifestations and treatment of different STDs. By treating all STDs at the earliest, HIV transmission can be prevented by 40 to 50%, especially in early epidemic phase.