title: Sexually transmitted diseases in pregnancy.
abstract: Sexually transmitted diseases are common complications of pregnancy and may have significant maternal/fetal effects. Knowledge of the symptoms and physical examination features, methods of diagnosis, indications for screening, and appropriate treatment options are essential for obstetric/gynecologic health care providers.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, USA.
authors.forename: S L
authors.initials: SL
authors.lastname: Jackson
authors.forename: D E
authors.initials: DE
authors.lastname: Soper
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000890:Anti-Infective Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D011251:Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / Q000188:drug therapy*; D015597:Pregnancy Complications, Parasitic / Q000188:drug therapy*; D012749:Sexually Transmitted Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy*
chemical_list: D000890:Anti-Infective Agents