Abstract

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) exert a major toll on human communities worldwide. Bacterial and protozoan infections are curable with antimicrobial therapy, while viral infections are treatable but not curable in the classic sense. STIs can cause immediate pain and suffering, profound psychosocial stress, and serious, long-term health consequences. Many STIs are asymptomatic, and surveillance systems to track STIs are incomplete in developed and developing countries. STIs have been shown to be important cofactors in HIV transmission. New approaches to STI control and prevention are needed to reduce the spread of infection and minimize associated suffering.

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