Human Papilloma Virus
Human Papilloma Virus Human papilloma virus (HPV) is a double-stranded DNA virus. It is a member of the papovavirus family. Papillomaviruses are highly host specific and are characterized by an…
Herpes Simplex Virus Infection
Herpes Simplex Virus Infection Herpes simplex virus (HSV) belongs to the Herpesviridae family, which is a group of double-stranded DNA viruses. Wellrecognized are HSV type 1 (HSV-1) and type 2…
Chlamydial Infections
Chlamydial Infections Chlamydia trachomatis infections are the most commonly reported notifiable disease in the United States. In addition, C. trachomatis is the most common bacterial sexually transmitted infection in the…
Genital Mycoplasmas
Genital Mycoplasmas The mycoplasmas are a unique group of microorganisms that commonly inhabit the mucosa of the respiratory and genital tracts. These include Mycoplasma pneumoniae, the agent responsible for atypical…
Group B Streptococci
Group B Streptococci Since the last edition of this text, considerable progress has been made in the prevention of perinatal group B streptococcal (GBS) infections. In the summer of 2002,…
