Definition Scabies is a contagious skin disease caused by Sarcoptes scabiei var hominis, an acarid ectoparasite transmitted by close personal contact. Lesions of scabies acquired sexually usually occur on the genitalia, lower trunk and thighs. Clinical features Symptoms begin about 4 weeks after primary infestation. People who have previously been infected and sensitised may develop [...]

The classification system devised by the Centers for Disease Control (USA) in 1987 for the reporting of HIV infection has been adopted for use in Australia. It comprises four mutually exclusive clinical groups. Persons classified in a particular group should not be reclassified in a preceding group if clinical findings resolve. Group I — Acute [...]

The diagnosis of syphilis depends on a detailed history, careful clinical examination and specific investigations. Underlying these is the need to THINK of the possibility of syphilis. It is also important to investigate patients with syphilis for concurrent STDs. Syphilis is classified clinically into early or late stages which relate to infectivity and are the [...]

Rolitetracycline (Reverin) 275 mg intravenously twice daily until able to tolerate oral tetracycline (such as doxycycline 100 mg twice daily) for a total treatment period of 2 to 4 weeks AND, IF PENICILLIN SENSITIVE N GONORRHOEA IS EXPECTED, Amoxycillin sodium 1 g intravenously every 6 hours until able to tolerate oral amoxycillin 500 mg 3 [...]

Prompt diagnosis of STD is important. These diseases can have serious    implications for the patient and the patient’s sexual contacts. Many can be effectively treated. STDs have variable manifestations including not only genitourinary symptoms and signs but also extragenital lesions or systemic illness. The diagnosis of STD depends on a detailed history, careful clinical examination and [...]