Sexually transmitted viral infections involving the genitalia among females in nassiryia; a clinical & histopathological study Aljunaiyeh Hadaf H* Department of Dermatology & Venereology, Thi-Qar university, College of Medicine *Correspondence author: H. Aljunaiyeh University of Thi-qar, college of medicine, Nassiriah City, Iraq. E-mail: Hadaf06@yahoo.com
Online published on 1 November, 2018. Abstract Background Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) caused by viruses, are among the most prevalent infectious diseases worldwide and a major cause of morbidity and mortality, better understanding of these diseases may be critical for their prevention. objective To shed light on the main sexually acquired viral infections in women in Nasiriya city. Method A cross sectional study was done in the period from April 2016 till April 2017, females of all ages attending the outpatient dermatology department in Al Hussain teaching hospital in Nasiriya; south of Iraq; having dermatoses in the genital area that were diagnosed to be viral infections were included in the study. Results A total of 260 female patients from all ages were seen & examined during the study period, the highest number (131) was among patients with molluscum contagiosum; among whom there were 28 baby girls with uncertain sexual mode of transmission, followed by genital warts (108) & the least were patients with herpes simplex (21). Conclusion viral STI's in women are important yet neglected diseases as most patients feel shy & postpone medical consultation, leading to delayed diagnosis & in many instances grave consequences. Top Keywords Female, genital, infective, sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Top |