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Sexually Transmitted Infections among Human Immunodeficiency Virus Patients in a Tertiary Hospital in Surabaya, Indonesia Suryanegara, Jose; Pilar, Nissa Avina; Riswanto, Cintya Dipta; Agusni, Regitta Indira; Sari, Maylita; Astindari; Widyantari, Septiana; Nurul Hidayati, Afif; Murtiastutik, Dwi
Berkala Ilmu Kesehatan Kulit dan Kelamin Vol. 37 No. 2 (2025): AUGUST
Publisher : Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20473/bikkk.V37.2.2025.119-124

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Background: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) remains a significant global public health concern. One of its primary modes of transmission is sexual contact, leading to frequent co-infection with other sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Understanding the profile of STIs among HIV patients is essential for improving management and prevention strategies. Purpose: This study aims to describe the prevalence, types, and basic demographic characteristics (age and sex) of STIs among HIV patients treated at a tertiary referral hospital in Indonesia, to enhance understanding and optimize patient care. Methods: A retrospective observational study was conducted at Dr. Soetomo General Academic Hospital, Surabaya, Indonesia. Researchers analyzed the medical records of HIV patients who had coexisting STIs and visited the dermatology and venereology outpatient clinic between January 2021 and December 2022. Data collected included patient demographics, STI diagnoses, and clinical characteristics. Result: A total of 222 HIV patients with STIs were included, with a male predominance (85.6%) and a mean age of 28.64 years. The most common STIs were anogenital warts (47.7%), latent syphilis (18.0%), unspecified syphilis (10.8%), secondary syphilis (10.4%), and molluscum contagiosum (7.7%). The findings highlight the variations in STI prevalence based on sex and age distribution among HIV patients. Conclusion: This study points out that there are integrated management and prevention strategies targeting both HIV and STIs. Although our study did not specifically assess sexual orientation, previous research highlights men who have sex with men (MSM) as a key high-risk population.
The Role of Dermoscopy in Diagnosis of Benign Skin Neoplasms Purnamasari, Indah; Sari, Maylita
Folia Medica Indonesiana Vol. 58, No. 1
Publisher : Folia Medica Indonesiana

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Highlight: • Dermoscopy is a practical, non-invasive and accurate method for reducing the number of unnecessary excision of benign skin neoplasms. • Knowledge about vascular pattern and description setting can lead to a prompt benign skin neoplasm diagnosis. Abstract: Benign skin neoplasms are commonly found in the population. It has a well-differentiated and slow growth nature. The patients often come seeking treatment when the tumor has developed into malignancy. This usual delay in diagnosis and therapy frequently happens because early-stage mass has not generated any complaints by the patients. Detection and monitoring of benign skin neoplasms can be carried out earlier and more effectively if the clinician or dermatologist has the knowledge of distinguishing benign from malignant lesions. The histopathological examination can help to establish the diagnosis, but this method is invasive and requires an extended amount of time. Dermoscopy is a practical, non-invasive and accurate method for early detection of skin disorder which reduces the number of unnecessary excisions of benign skin neoplasms. Knowledge of the vascular pattern and arrangement description, combined with the additional dermoscopic feature can lead to the prompt diagnosis of benign skin neoplasms.