Sexually Transmitted Infections in Men and Women

摘要: Publisher Summary Beyond clinical manifestations and infected anatomic sites, little is known about gender biologic sex effects for sexually transmitted infections (STIs). This chapter discusses the current state of knowledge association with manifestations, complications, epidemiology STIs. Although response to treatment appears similar in men women, women are at risk more severe complications from STIs than men, which include chronic pelvic pain, ectopic pregnancy, infertility, neonatal transmission pathogens. In biological factors associated remain relatively constant throughout life. Early adolescence begins between ages 11 15 among whereas it 9 and13 women. Little regarding susceptibility males over their lifespan regard hormonal influences or physiologic immune aging. Male circumcision status one most important characteristics variable The female reproductive tract (FRT) has evolved maintain a difficult balance supporting reproduction protecting against deleterious pathogen invasion. These roles appear diametrically opposed immunologically. system lower genital tasked maintaining tolerance commensal organisms, providing least transient allogeneic sperm, pathogenic microorganisms.