Sexually Transmissible Oral Diseases

Offers an extensive overview of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), particularly focusing on their oral manifestations and public health implications. It details the epidemiology, diagnosis, pathogenesis, and treatment of numerous STIs, including syphilis, gonorrhoea, Chlamydia, HIV/AIDS, Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV), and Human Papillomavirus (HPV), noting the global burden of these diseases. Additionally, the source addresses risky sexual behaviors, prevention strategies like vaccination and condom use, and the defense mechanisms of the oral and genital mucosae, emphasizing the critical role of dental practitioners in identifying and managing oral lesions associated with STIs.

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