Chlamydia: the most common sexually transmitted infection

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It is simple to treat chlamydia, the most common curable sexually transmitted infection in the developed world, but many cases are not detected because up to 70% of women and 50% of men with chlamydia do not show any symptoms. Chlamydia is treated in a number of different settings in the UK, so it is difficult to gain accurate information about how many cases actually arise. The condition usually presents as a cervical infection in women and an infection of the urethra in heterosexual men. The main treatment is with oxytetracycline or doxycycline.

Care and treatment, Chlamydia infections

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Making the most of things

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Observation of a community nurse practicing in Ghana emhasised the difficulties of delivering primary health care. The most common conditions included malaria, diarrhoea and malnutrition. A balance between western and traditional remedies was essential as resources and facilities were limited. Mother and child clinics were held fortnightly. However, clinic fees limited attendance. However, the community nurse emhasised health education and routine immunisation has reduced the incidence of childhood diseases.

Health aspects, Medical care, Ghana

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Striking back at syphilis: At the turn of the century syphilis was one of the most infamous of sexually transmitted infections

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The World Health Organization (WHO) has estimated that there are 12 million new cases of syphilis infections throughout the world each year, with high numbers of cases in sub-Saharan Africa and south and south-east Asia. It is caused by the treponema pallidum spirochaete and is mostly transmitted via sexual contact. It is mainly acquired overseas, therefore a travel history may be relevant for diagnosis. Its four stages are primary, secondary, latent and tertiary.

Diagnosis, Syphilis

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