HIV, HBV, HCV, syphilis Co-infections among patients with Ano-genital warts in Tabriz

Introduction: Genital infection with papilloma virus is the most common sexually transmitted disease. It is recommended that individuals who are referred for sexual intercourse or have a sexual risk factor should be screened for syphilis, HIV, and hepatitis B and C. However, this strategy is often not carried out in Iran. In the present study, genital warts were screened for syphilis, HIV, and hepatitis B and C.Methods: We evaluated 311 patients with ano-genital warts visiting dermatology clinics from June 2016 to June 2017. In addition, demographic data was collected by using a pre-designed questionnaire. Patients who presented to the SINA hospital were examined for HIV, syphilis, hepatitis B and C, urethral and vaginal discharge, and history of painful genital lesions, while patients presenting to the Bahar Center were examined only for HIV. Data were analyzed using SPSS software, chi-square test and Fisher test.Results: Out of 263 cases with genital warts presenting to the SINA hospital, 1, 1, and 2 cases were positive for HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B, respectively. At the same time, one of the patients presenting to the Bahar Center showed HIV infection.Conclusion: We found two HIV-positive, two HBV and one syphilis cases in 311 patients with genital warts, so it is recommended to assess these tests routinely in high risk individuals with genital warts, including multipartner and addicted patients.

کلیدواژه ها:

HIV ، HBV ، HCV ، Syphilis ، Ano-genital Warts