Management of Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Abstract

Sexually transmitted diseases (STD) are a variety of infections which are caused by the microorganisms including viruses that are acquired through sexual contact. These infections are manifested as various group of symptoms or syndromes. Early diagnosis and complete treatment remains the keystone for reducing the burden and preventing transmission. Health care providers must be well versed with the strategy of treatment and prevention of these STDs. Complete treatment of some of these infections take months and hence close patient and contact follow up is required.