title: Sexually transmitted diseases.
abstract: Sexually transmitted infections (STIs), also referred to as sexually transmitted diseases, remain a growing worldwide problem and public health issue. This article covers the epidemiology of STIs, the history and physical findings, screening guidelines, and the general plan to combat STIs. Prevention is discussed using the latest information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other references. Infections discussed from the standpoint of cause, epidemiology, risk factors, clinical disease, diagnosis, and treatment include gonorrhea, Chlamydia trachomatis, Trichomonas vaginalis, syphilis, chancroid, Herpes simplex, lymphogranuloma venereum, granuloma inguinale, Herpes papilloma virus, Molluscum contagiosum, and pubic lice.
authors: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, USA. marklew@upmc.edu
authors: William
authors: W
authors: Markle
authors: Tracey
authors: T
authors: Conti
authors: Manjusha
authors: M
authors: Kad
mesh_terms: D000890:Anti-Infective Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003140:Communicable Disease Control / Q000379:methods*; D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D019937:Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures; D018451:Homosexuality, Male; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D008297:Male; D008403:Mass Screening; D011320:Primary Health Care; D012307:Risk Factors; D012737:Sex Factors; D012725:Sexual Behavior; D012749:Sexually Transmitted Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000453:epidemiology*; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology
chemical_list: D000890:Anti-Infective Agents
keywords: Chancroid; Chlamydia; Genital warts; Gonorrhea; Herpes; Lice; Lymphogranuloma venereum; Syphilis