Sexually transmitted cancer risk?

Cadmium, Sexually Transmitted Disease, and Risk for Prostate Cancer

Background: Several studies suggested that cadmium and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) may increase risk for prostate cancer. However, these associations are not well established. The aim of this study was to investigate associations among cadmium, STDs, and risk for prostate cancer. Methods: A community-based case-control study of 113 newly diagnosed, incident cases and 258 age and race f...

New Wave of Sexually-Transmitted HIV in Iran

Sexually transmitted infections in Iran: A literature review

Background: The global burden of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) is noticeable and important. However, most STIs are curable and all of them are preventable. In this article, we reviewed and evaluated STI prevalence, current services, existing programs, and the challenges of control and management them in Iran. Materials and Methods: The author searched literature published from 2005 ...

Tehran University students' knowledge about sexually transmitted disease

Introduction: Sexually transmitted diseases (STD) such as gonorrhea, syphilis and ‎trichomonias are the most common infection disease in the world. Since young adults are at ‎substantial risk for contracting STD and previous studies have shown youth poor knowledge ‎level.‎ Aim: The objective of this study is to determine the knowledge level about STD among ‎Tehran Univers...

Sexually transmitted organisms in sexually abused children.

OBJECTIVE To establish the prevalence of sexually transmitted organisms and other genital organisms in potentially sexually abused children. DESIGN Prospective study of children attending an inner London department of community paediatrics for evaluation of possible sexual abuse. SUBJECTS Children under 16 referred for evaluation of possible sexual abuse. OUTCOME MEASURES Prevalence of se...