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Sexually transmitted diseases in children

R K Pandhi1, N Khanna, R Sekhri

  • 1Department of Dermatology and STD, Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, Delhi.

Indian Pediatrics
|January 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

A study found that 16% of pediatric patients presenting with genitourinary symptoms were under 14. These children, from low socio-economic backgrounds, showed high rates of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), including syphilis and gonorrhea.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Dermatology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Genitourinary symptoms in children can indicate underlying infections.
  • Children from lower socio-economic strata and slum dwellings are often more vulnerable to health issues.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the prevalence of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in children presenting with genitourinary symptoms.
  • To identify risk factors associated with STDs in this pediatric population.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 362 patients reporting to a Dermatology and STD Department.
  • Focus on the subgroup of patients under 14 years of age presenting with genitourinary symptoms.

Main Results:

Keywords:
AdolescentsAge FactorsAsiaChildDemographic FactorsDeveloping CountriesDiseasesIndiaInfectionsMeasurementPopulationPopulation CharacteristicsPrevalenceReproductive Tract InfectionsResearch MethodologyResearch ReportSexually Transmitted DiseasesSouthern AsiaYouth

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  • Fifty-eight (16%) patients were under 14 years old.
  • The majority (93.1%) of these children were from lower socio-economic strata and slum areas.
  • Prevalence of STDs included syphilis (27.6%), gonorrhea (24.1%), chancroid (22.4%), candidiasis (10.3%), condylomata acuminata (6.9%), and herpes genitalis (6.9%).

    • Conclusions:

    • Children, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds, are significantly affected by STDs.
    • Sexual promiscuity and sexual assault are probable contributing factors to the high STD prevalence in this group.