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Sexually Transmitted Diseases

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Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are of great healthcare and economic burden to the United States. In fact, most sexually active men and women will contract an STI at least once in their lifetime [1]. According to 2008 US estimates, STIs resulted in 16 billion dollars of direct medical costs [2]. Additionally, 19.7 million new infections occurred, with 50 % occurring in individuals 15–24 years of age [3]. Overall, human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection. Other common infections include chlamydia, gonorrhea, hepatitis B virus, herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2), human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), syphilis, and trichomoniasis [1]. Chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis infection rates continue to increase in numbers over the years although this may be related to improved screening practices [4]. Family physicians have a responsibility to improve prevention, detection, and treatment of STIs in order to decrease transmission and prevent subsequent morbidity and mortality.

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  1. Department of Family Medicine, Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine, 2160 S. First Ave., 60153, Maywood, IL, USA

    Courtney Kimi Suh

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Suh, C.K. (2015). Sexually Transmitted Diseases. In: Paulman, P., Taylor, R. (eds) Family Medicine. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-0779-3_43-1

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