Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Description

Sexually Transmitted Diseases present a major public health challenge. Over 25 diseases can be transmitted through sexual activity, and effective treatment, especially where long term infection can lead to further health problems, and in women infertility, requires good diagnostic skills and understanding of the best treatment methods. This book aims to give a practical guide to diagnosis and treamtent in a patient-centred framework, with care at the heart of the book. The aim of the Gynecology in Practice Series is to provide a clinical 'in the office' or 'at the bedside' guide to effective patient care for gynecologists. The tone will be practical, not academic. The working assumption is that readers want to know what (and what not) might or should be done, without over emphasis on the why. That said, it is important to review the crucial basic science necessary for effective diagnosis and management, and to provide reminders in the context of the practical chapters.The books will not be heavily referenced, in line with a more practical approach. This allows for smoother reading (and also relieves the burden of comprehensive citing from authors). Key evidence (clinical trials, Cochrane or other meta analyses) should be summarized in 'Evidence at a Glance' boxes and key references such as reviews, major papers can be provided in the 'selected bibliography' at the end of each chapter.Practical guidance will be provided through:the use of algorithms and guidelines where they are appropriate'Tips and Tricks' boxes – hints on improving outcomes perhaps via practical technique, patient questioning etc'Caution' warning boxes – hints on avoiding problems, perhaps via contraindications'Science Revisited' – quick reminder of the basic science principles necessary for understandingContent: Chapter 1 Standard Clinical Evaluation (pages 1–3): Richard H. BeigiChapter 2 Specific Considerations for Pediatric and Adolescent Patients (pages 4–13): Eduardo Lara?TorreChapter 3 Cervicitis and Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (pages 14–25): Oluwatosin Jaiyeoba and David E. SoperChapter 4 Genital Herpes Simplex Infections in Women (pages 26–35): Carolyn GardellaChapter 5 Syphilis Infection in Women (pages 36–44): Katherine M. Holman and Alice GoepfertChapter 6 Chancroid and Lymphogranuloma Venereum (pages 45–53): Tracy L. Lemonovich and Robert A. SalataChapter 7 Bacterial Vaginosis (pages 54–63): Jeanne M. MarrazzoChapter 8 Trichomonas Vaginalis (pages 64–71): Ravindu Gunatilake and R. Phillip HeineChapter 9 Vulvovaginal Candidiasis, Desquamative Inflammatory Vaginitis, and Atrophic Vaginitis (pages 72–84): Jack D. SobelChapter 10 Human Papillomavirus (pages 85–95): Suzanne M. GarlandChapter 11 Ectoparasites: Pediculosis Pubis and Scabies (pages 96–103): Amber Naresh and Richard H. BeigiChapter 12 Dermatological Conditions and Noninfectious Genital Ulcers (pages 104–115): Kathleen McIntyre?SeltmanChapter 13 Vulvodynia (pages 116–126): Glenn UpdikeChapter 14 Vulvar Cancer (pages 127–134): Ashlee Smith and Kristin K. ZornChapter 15 Different Manifestations and Implications of Sexually Transmitted Infections and Vagnitides in Pregnancy (pages 135–149): Noor Niyar N. Ladhani and Mark H. YudinChapter 16 Treatment of Sexually Transmitted Infections in Pregnancy (pages 150–160): Silvia T. Linares and Lisa M. HollierChapter 17 Prevention of Sexually Transmitted Diseases (pages 161–169): Michelle H. Moniz and Richard H. Beigi