P5-S6.19 Table 1 Prevalence of STIs and asymptomatic infections (n¼282) Pathogen Baseline visit 1st follow-up Final visit Cervical infections (GC and/or CT) 27.7% (asymptomatic 35.9%) 16.7% (asymptomatic 60.5%) 21.3% (asymptomatic 76.7%) TV 29.9% (asymptomatic 27.2%) 46.6% (asymptomatic 82.2%) Latent syphilis (RPR titre >1:8) 6.8% 2.5% Conclusions The incidence of GC, CT and TV and the considerable burden of asymptomatic infections indicate the need for periodic presumptive treatment at high

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... prevalence sites in India. The current regime of bi-annual syphilis screening is justified. Consistent condom use and partner treatment, particularly for regular partners, need to be re-emphasised.