Publications by authors named "Marta Besa Castella"

In this paper we approach three clinical syndromes with different microbial agents that cause sexually transmitted diseases (STD) with a common condition: the symptomatology is in the genital area. Some of these microbial agents are transmitted strictly sexually, but not all. In this section we will discuss about vulvovaginitis, genital ulcers and human papilloma virus, three syndromes which have increased their incidence in recent years and primary care must know its management: diagnosis, correct treatment, controls, and study of sexual contacts.

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Background: Antibiotics are overprescribed for respiratory tract infections (RTIs). However, the decision to prescribe is often complex. Delayed antibiotic prescription (DAP), a strategy designed to promote more rational antibiotic use, is still not widely used.

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Article Synopsis
  • * Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial to prevent complications, and current guidelines recommend annual STI screenings for at-risk populations.
  • * Common syndromes caused by STIs include secretory syndrome (like urethritis) primarily from gonorrhea and Chlamydia, and effective empirical treatments involve medications like ceftriaxone and doxycycline, along with health education for prevention.
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