[Non-sexual transmission of sexually transmissible diseases]

Minerva Ginecol. 1992 Sep;44(9):407-13.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

Sexually transmitted diseases can be transmitted through nonsexual transmission. Neonatal contamination has been proven at parturition from mothers with anogenital diseases. Another example is transmission through exchange of underwear, towels, bed sharing, etc. It is possible that contamination may occur with use of the contaminated speculum and forceps. Use of laser may release viruses during treatment for viral diseases. Candidiasis, trichomoniasis and genitalis condilomatosis, which should not be considered an exclusively sexually transmitted diseases are considered.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Candidiasis / transmission
  • Condylomata Acuminata
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Labor, Obstetric
  • Male
  • Pregnancy
  • Sexually Transmitted Diseases / transmission*
  • Trichomonas Infections / transmission