Review article

The Mouth and Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Ivan Alajbeg ; Stomatološki fakultet Sveučilišta u Zagrebu

Abstract

This review discusses oral aspects of sexually transmissible diseases (STDs). STDs can affect oral mucosa, either due to a local infection or a systemic infection. Furthermore, whether they are transmitted orally or genitally, some STDs may produce characteristic oral findings, which often lead to a correct diagnosis. The review addresses oral aspects of bacterial (gonorrhoea, syphilis, chlamydial infection), viral (HSV-1&2, HPV, HIV), and candidal infections. Special attention is given to controversial standpoints, such as the existence of gonococcal stomatitis and the role of oral sex in oral cancer development. The role of oral care professionals will be essential in a multidisciplinary approach to the prevention and diagnosis of STDs.

Keywords

mouth disease; oral diagnosis; gonorrhoea; syphilis; Chlamydia; herpetic gingivostomatitis; genital herpes; human papillomavirus 16; transmission of infectious disease; HIV; Candida albicans

Hrčak ID:

89361

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/89361

Publication date:

23.1.2012.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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