Sexually Transmitted Infections in Soldiers - A Cross-Sectional Assessment in German Paratroopers and Navy Soldiers and a Literature Review.

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The study was performed to estimate the prevalence and determinants of occurrence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in paratroopers and navy soldiers by anonymously analyzing medical records from the medical departments of two large German barracks in order to assess the need for medical STI prevention.Medical records from 80 paratroopers and 80 navy soldiers were screened for records of STI. Results were anonymously collected next to information on risk factors, as well as diagnostic and therapeutic management, and comparatively assessed.Proportions of suspected STIs were 17.5% and 20%, and proportions of diagnosed STIs were 13.9% and 11.3% for paratroopers and navy soldiers, respectively. , human papillomavirus, and genital scabies were observed in paratroopers and navy soldiers, while , herpes simplex virus, virus, , and were additionally identified in navy soldiers.Although clinical hints for STIs were frequently observed, clinical management was usually restricted to syndrome-based antibiotic treatment without detailed diagnostic workup, leaving room for procedural improvement. Ongoing need for medical STI prevention in the military could be confirmed.
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Authors Gottwald, Carina;Schwarz, Norbert Georg;Frickmann, Hagen;
Journal european journal of microbiology & immunology
Year 2019
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10.1556/1886.2019.00023
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Management risk assessment sti navy soldier paratrooper sexually transmitted infection soldier

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