Synonym(s)
Sexually transmitted diseases; Sexually transmitted infections; STD
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Diseases that are predominantly transmitted through sexual intercourse. This primarily concerns the classic venereal diseases:
However, STDs also include other diseases transmitted mainly through sexual intercourse, e.g.
TherapyThis section has been translated automatically.
S. in each case under corresponding clinical picture.
LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.
- Buntin DM et al (1991) Sexually transmitted diseases: Bacterial infections. J Am Acad Dermatol 25: 287-299
- Buntin DM et al (1991) Sexually transmitted diseases: Virus and ectoparasites. J Am Acad Dermatol 25: 527-534
- Gross G (2003) Sexually transmitted infections and diseases. dermatologist 54: 94-97
- Peipert JF (2003) Clinical practice. Genital chlamydial infections. N Engl J Med 349: 2424-2430
- Scholz A (2003) The fight against venereal diseases in different political systems. dermatologist 54: 664-673
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