Sexually transmitted diseases: viruses and ectoparasites. Committee on Sexually Transmitted Diseases of the American Academy of Dermatology

J Am Acad Dermatol. 1991 Sep;25(3):527-34. doi: 10.1016/0190-9622(91)70235-t.

Abstract

This review highlights recent developments in the epidemiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment of nonbacterial sexually transmitted infections. Genital herpes simplex, anogenital human papillomavirus disease, molluscum contagiosum, pediculosis pubis, and scabies are discussed.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Ectoparasitic Infestations* / diagnosis
  • Ectoparasitic Infestations* / therapy
  • Female
  • Herpes Genitalis / diagnosis
  • Herpes Genitalis / therapy
  • Humans
  • Lice Infestations / diagnosis
  • Lice Infestations / therapy
  • Male
  • Molluscum Contagiosum / diagnosis
  • Molluscum Contagiosum / therapy
  • Papillomaviridae
  • Scabies / diagnosis
  • Scabies / therapy
  • Sexually Transmitted Diseases* / diagnosis
  • Sexually Transmitted Diseases* / therapy
  • Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Viral / diagnosis
  • Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Viral / therapy
  • Tumor Virus Infections / diagnosis
  • Tumor Virus Infections / therapy