Question

In the National AIDS Control Programme, for the syndromic management of STDs, the blue colored kit is used for the treatment of which condition?

• A. Urethral discharge
• B. Scrotal swelling
• C. Genital ulcers
• D. Ano-rectal discharge

Hint:

NACO colour kits: blue equals genital ulcer disease, treated with benzathine penicillin and azithromycin.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: NACO uses colour-coded pre-packed kits for the syndromic management of Sexually Transmitted Infections and Reproductive Tract Infections (STI/RTI). Each colour targets a specific clinical syndrome so that a peripheral health worker can treat without laboratory confirmation.

Step 2: The Blue kit (Kit 2) is used for genital ulcer disease of the non-herpetic type, mainly syphilis and chancroid. It contains injection Benzathine penicillin plus tablet Azithromycin.

Step 3: This makes option c, Genital ulcers, the correct answer.

Step 4: The other syndromes use different kits. Grey kit (Kit 1) is for urethral discharge, cervicitis and ano-rectal discharge. Scrotal swelling and inguinal bubo have their own kits. Hence urethral discharge, scrotal swelling and ano-rectal discharge are not the blue kit indications.