Epidemiology of skin diseases in HIV/AIDS Skin disorders are commonly encountered in HIV-infected patients, and they may be the first manifestation of HIV disease. Up to 90% of HIV-infected persons suffer from skin problem during their course of illness. The frequency and distribution of dermatologic diseases in HIV infection vary widely. This can be partially […]
MBBS, FRCP(Glasg), FHKAM(Medicine)
Dr KWAN was previously Senior Medical Officer at Social Hygiene Service of Department of Health. He is a Specialist in Dermatology and Venereology now in private practice, with special interest in HIV related dermatoses and STI.
Introduction Sexually transmitted infections (STI) can broadly be defined as infections that are transmissible through sexual contacts. Many enteric infections may also be grouped under this category because of their faeco-oral route of transmission sometimes associated with sexual activities, such as viral hepatitis A infection. This is called sexually transmissible enteric infection (STEI) and is […]