RT Book, Section
A1 Whiteley, Grace E.
A2 DeCherney, Alan H.
A2 Nathan, Lauren
A2 Laufer, Neri
A2 Roman, Ashley S.
SR Print(0)
ID 1159960094
T1 Sexually Transmitted Diseases & Pelvic Infections
T2 CURRENT Diagnosis & Treatment: Obstetrics & Gynecology, 12e
YR 2019
FD 2019
PB McGraw-Hill Education
PP New York, NY
SN 9780071833905
LK accessmedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1159960094
RD 2024/04/24
AB The  term  sexually  transmitted  diseases  (STDs)  is  used  to  describe  disorders  spread  by  intimate  contact.  Although  this  usually  means  sexual  intercourse,  it  also  includes  close  body  contact,  kissing,  cunnilingus,  anilingus,  fellatio,  mouth–breast  contact,  and  anal  intercourse.  Many  STDs  can  also  be  transmitted  to  the  fetus  in  utero  by  transplacental  spread  or  passage  through  the  birth  canal  and  via  lactation  during  the  neonatal  period.  The  organisms  involved  are  adapted  to  growth  in  the  genital  tract  and  are  present  in  body  secretions  or  blood.  Having  one  STD  increases  the  risk  of  coinfection  with  other  STDs;  therefore,  full  screening  should  be  offered  to  all  patients  with  a  new  STD  diagnosis.