title: Chronic exposure to sexually transmitted diseases.
abstract: The presence of chronic STD is due to various factors such as lifestyle behaviors, psychological factors, stress, reinfection, deviations of the urogenital tract, failure of treatment, resistant strains, allergic response, alternate sites, no known treatment, and errors in diagnosis. The presence of a chronic STD may have varying effects on the individual. It is important to consider the factors that cause chronic infections. The most common cause of chronic infections is reinfection. The assessment of the client should include both a nursing history and through physical examination. The nursing history should include a sexual history to identify health risks for the development of STD. Sensitivity and caring are needed in approaching the client with chronic STD exposure.
authors.affiliation: Women's Health Care Graduate Program, University of Texas Health Science Center, School of Nursing, Houston.
authors.forename: D W
authors.initials: DW
authors.lastname: Wardell
mesh_terms: D002908:Chronic Disease; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008019:Life Style; D008297:Male; D012008:Recurrence; D012749:Sexually Transmitted Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy