TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Chapter 25. Sexually Transmitted Diseases in Women Who Have Sex with Women A1 - Marrazzo, Jeanne M. A2 - Klausner, Jeffrey D. A2 - Hook, Edward W. Y1 - 2007 N1 - T2 - CURRENT Diagnosis & Treatment of Sexually Transmitted Diseases AB - • Transmission of common sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), including trichomoniasis and human papillomavirus (HPV), has been reported in women who have sex with women (WSW).• Transmission likely is mediated through exchange of infected cervicovaginal secretions or direct contact.• Most WSW, including self-defined lesbians, have had sex with men.• Barriers to care exist for many WSW, including lack of provider education about relevant issues.• Papanicolaou (Pap) smear screening should be performed in WSW according to routine national guidelines. SN - PB - The McGraw-Hill Companies CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/04/23 UR - accessmedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=3026331 ER -