Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Human Papilloma Virus

HPV; about 100 types of DNA virus; infecting epithelial cells only; gynecologically important types HPV-6, -11, -16 and…    

Sexually Transmitted Diseases - Risk Factors

The most crucial factors of STD risk are sexual behavior and activity, but female gender and specific social…    

STD- The Most Common Infections

Because the goal of this section is to deal with the closely defined STDs, as opposed to HIV…    

Neisseria gonorrhoeae

N. gonorrhoeae; fastidious gram-negative diplococcus; infecting mucous membranes. Incubation period: 2 - 7 days.

Epidemiology. Gonorrhea…    

Herpes Simplex Virus

HSV-1 and -2; DNA viruses; persistently infecting regional ganglion. Incubation period: initial infection 2 - 7 days.

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Sexually Transmitted Diseases Prevention

Prevention as the most effective strategy to avoid spreading STDs among adolescents can be divided into three components.…