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Sexually transmitted diseases: global importance

Sciarra JJ, 1997

International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, 58(1), 107-119

DOI 10.1016/s0020-7292(97)02867-1 PMID 9253673 Source

Abstract

The worldwide incidence of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) including the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) continues to increase and represents a major public health problem especially in the developing world causing infertility and ectopic pregnancy. Prevention of the spread of STDs, along with early detection and appropriate therapy has the potential to minimize the reproductive tract damage of these infections and simultaneously improve the health of women in all areas of the world.

Topics

Infertility > Female Factor > Tubal FactorGeneral OB/GYN > Epidemiology > Prevalence
sexually transmitted diseases infertility, chlamydia tubal factor infertility, pelvic inflammatory disease reproductive damage, std prevention ectopic pregnancy risk, chlamydia trachomatis fertility outcomes, sexually transmitted infections tubal damage, hiv aids reproductive health developing countries, syphilis pregnancy complications, std screening fertility preservation, infection-related infertility prevention

Cite this article

Sciarra, J. J. (1997). Sexually transmitted diseases: global importance. *International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics*, *58*(1), 107-119. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0020-7292(97)02867-1

Keywords

Chlamydia Infections, Chlamydia Trachomatis, Female, Global Health, Humans, Infertility, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Pregnancy, Ectopic, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Syphilis

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