Sexuell ��bertragene Erkrankungen

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are all infectious diseases which can be transmitted by sexual contact. They can be subdivided empirically into the following categories: classical STDs, other STDs and sexually transmitted infections with diseases of other organs. Although the classical genital diseases play an important but nowadays subordinate role in Europe generally due to the low incidence, the significance of genital herpes, Chlamydia and infections with human papillomavirus is increasing. With respect to prevention by the use of condoms, the sex education of children and adolescents is a decisive factor.