Other Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Key points
- There are many more infections and infestations that can be acquired as the consequence of sexual intercourse.
- These include hepatitis B and C, Candida vulvovaginitis, scabies, and pediculosis pubis.
- These infections are discussed elsewhere in the text.
There are many more infections and infestations that can be acquired as the consequence of sexual intercourse. These include hepatitis B and C, Candida vulvovaginitis, scabies, and pediculosis pubis. These infections are discussed elsewhere in the text.
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Andrey Nailor, M.D.
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