Trichomonas vaginalis: comparison of primers for implementation as an in-house PCR in rural Vellore, South India.

Background: Trichomonas vaginalis (TV) accounts for the highest burden of curable, non-viral sexually transmitted infections worldwide. Prevalence in India ranges from 0.4 to 27.

Reasons for Hospitalisation among Patients with Diabetes in a Secondary Care Hospital in South India: A Retrospective Study.

Background: Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a rapidly emerging non-communicable disease in India. It is associated with many life-long complications and higher rates of hospitalisations. The characteristics and reasons for hospitalisation among individuals with diabetes have not been documented in India.