title: Prevention of sexually transmitted diseases in women.
abstract: Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are among the most common infections worldwide. Spread by sexual contact, various STDs directly cause much morbidity and mortality. General as well as specific aspects of STD prevention are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Denver.
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: McGregor
authors.forename: J I
authors.initials: JI
authors.lastname: French
authors.forename: N E
authors.initials: NE
authors.lastname: Spencer
mesh_terms: D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000517:prevention & control; D005260:Female; D005831:Genital Diseases, Female / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D011247:Pregnancy; D011251:Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / Q000517:prevention & control*; D012749:Sexually Transmitted Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control*