Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Download or read book Sexually Transmitted Diseases written by Kenneth A. Borchardt and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 1997-06-25 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are a worldwide problem affecting all nations and races. Such diseases are especially prevalent in developing countries where insufficient health care centers, inadequate laboratory capabilities, and the unavailablity of appropriate treatment perpetuate the problem. Sexually Transmitted Diseases: Epidemiology, Pathology, Diagnosis, and Treatment addresses the therapeutic challenges posed by STDs. It covers bacterial, spirochete, fungal, protozoan, viral, and ectoparasite infections. Strategies and progress in eliminating these diseases worldwide are discussed.