Sexually Transmitted Diseases-An Update and Overview of Current Research

A rise in the rates of sexually transmitted diseases, both worldwide and in Germany, has been observed especially among persons between the ages of 15 and 24 years. Since many infections are devoid of symptoms or cause few symptoms, the diseases are detected late, may spread unchecked, and be transm...

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Published in:Diagnostics (Basel) 2023-05, Vol.13 (9), p.1656
Main Authors: Wihlfahrt, Kristina, Günther, Veronika, Mendling, Werner, Westermann, Anna, Willer, Damaris, Gitas, Georgios, Ruchay, Zino, Maass, Nicolai, Allahqoli, Leila, Alkatout, Ibrahim
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abdomen
Asymptomatic
Cervical cancer
Cervix
Chlamydia
Chlamydia trachomatis
Condoms
condyloma
Disease prevention
Human papillomavirus
Infection
Infections
infertility
Pathogens
Pelvic inflammatory disease
Review
Sexual intercourse
Sexually transmitted diseases
Skin
STD
Substance abuse treatment
Ultrasonic imaging
Vaccines
Vagina
Viruses
Womens health
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Summary:A rise in the rates of sexually transmitted diseases, both worldwide and in Germany, has been observed especially among persons between the ages of 15 and 24 years. Since many infections are devoid of symptoms or cause few symptoms, the diseases are detected late, may spread unchecked, and be transmitted unwittingly. In the event of persistent infection, the effects depend on the pathogen in question. Manifestations vary widely, ranging from pelvic inflammatory disease, most often caused by Chlamydia trachomatis (in Germany nearly 30% of PID) or Neisseria gonorrhoeae (in Germany
ISSN:2075-4418
2075-4418
DOI:10.3390/diagnostics13091656