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Williams Obstetrics, 23e
| Section VII. Obstetrical Complications > |
Chapter 59. Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Sections: Sexually Transmitted Diseases: Introduction, Syphilis, Gonorrhea, Chlamydial Infections, Herpes Simplex Virus, Chancroid, Human Papillomavirus, Vaginitis, Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infection, References.
Topics Discussed: sexually transmitted diseases.
Excerpt:"Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), also called sexually transmitted infections (STIs), are common during pregnancy and should be aggressively sought and treated (Coonrad and colleagues, 2008). Importantly, education, screening, treatment, and prevention are essential components of prenatal care (Piper and colleagues, 2003). STDs that affect pregnant women and potentially affect the fetus include syphilis, gonorrhea, trichomoniasis, and chlamydial, hepatitis B, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), herpes simplex virus–1 and -2 (HSV-1, -2), and human papillomavirus (HPV) infections. Recommended treatment protocols for most adhere to the frequently updated guidelines provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2006b). Treatment of most STDs is clearly associated with improved pregnancy outcome and prevention of perinatal mortality (Goldenberg and associates, 2003, 2009; Gray and co-workers, 2001)...."
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