Sexually Transmitted Diseases Posing Health Hazards to Women Who Have Sex with Women | Chapter 13 | New Insights into Disease and Pathogen Research Vol. 2
Aims:
The aim of this work is to present the findings of various studies relevant to
the incidence of sexually transmitted disease (STD) among women who have sex
with women (WSW). This being an important issue when considering the numerous
and diverse types of infections possible.
Results: The various types of STD,
vaginal infections, and abnormalities that are known among WSW includes: herpes
simplex virus type 2, Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae,
trichomoniasis, syphilis, hepatitis A, HIV, genital and oral human
papillomavirus, pelvic inflammatory disease, allergic vaginitis, genital herpes
and genital warts, squamous intraepithelial lesions, and bacterial vaginosis.
Risk factors among WSW are the number of sexual partners, minimal use of
protected sexual behaviors, and very low levels of knowledge of STD prevention
among WSW. Drug-resistant pathogens have
been observed in lesbian patients.
Conclusion: The threat of infection
among WSW is significant, with the types and number of viral and bacterial
potential pathogens being diverse and numerous. Recognition of risks will
assist in correctly identifying the STD and aid in choosing the appropriate
clinical care. Further research into the occurrence of STDs among WSW will
benefit and contribute to public health.
Author(s) Details
Dr. Ronald Bartzatt
Durham Science Center,
University of Nebraska, 6001 Dodge Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68182, USA.
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