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  • Title: STDs and AIDS: a vicious circle of risk.
    Author: Ogunseitan O, Mariasy J.
    Journal: AIDS Watch; 1989; (7):2-4. PubMed ID: 12282909.
    Abstract:
    Research on sexually transmitted diseases (STD) shows that people who have had genital ulcer disease are more prone to get acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). In Nigeria, programs that integrate STD and AIDS prevention have been developed by the Planned Parenthood Federation. This group has organized leaders from across many professions in the media and in education to create workshops throughout the country. These education programs use films and lectures in post- primary schools, and sex education is provided in schools and social organizations. It is believed that there is a vast underreporting of STD's here, and that few people seek treatment. Since there is no national free public health service, many people get pay chemists who distribute antibiotics. This has caused the development of antibiotic resistant strains, of STDs. The possible explanation for low number os AIDS cases may be the fact that there is a low level of genital ulcers. Recently patients seem to be developing ulcers and hot showing normal STD symptoms, which is great concern to physicians. Since Nigerians have resisted the use of condoms, prevention and control of STDS is even modify their sexual activities.
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