CONCOMITANT RECURRENT GENITAL HERPES AND GENITAL WARTS IN A YOUNG MALE WITH INSULIN-DEPENDENT DIABETES MELLITUS: A CASE ANALYSIS & TREATMENT APPROACH
AbstractWe present the case of a 25-year-old unmarried male driver diagnosed with recurrent genital herpes (RGH) and genital warts, associated with insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM). The patient reported a history of unprotected sexual intercourse with a commercial sex worker (CSW) four months prior. He developed multiple painful genital erosions and verrucous growths on the penile shaft. Laboratory investigations confirmed HSV-2 and HPV infection. The patient was treated with oral acyclovir 800 mg four times daily for 7 days for RGH and topical imiquimod 5% cream thrice weekly for genital warts. The treatment resulted in complete resolution of symptoms without recurrence. This case highlights the importance of early diagnosis, targeted therapy, and preventive counseling in managing STIs, especially in immunocompromised individuals like diabetic patients. Additionally, it underscores the need for safe sexual practices, routine STI screening, and HPV vaccination to reduce disease burden and complications in high-risk populations.
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Sivakumar Sivasubramaniam, Banupriya Kumarasamy * and Madhu Balaji Sivakumar
Department of Pharmacology, Karur Government Medical College, Karur, Tamil Nadu, India.
drbanupharma@gmail.com
09 February 2025
17 February 2025
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10.13040/IJPSR.0975-8232.16(7).1996-00
01 July 2025
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