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This review covers eye infections from sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). It highlights increasing conjunctivitis from Chlamydia trachomatis and antibiotic-resistant Neisseria gonorrhoeae, alongside other STDs affecting vision.

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Area of Science:

Ophthalmology
Infectious Diseases
Public Health

Context:

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) pose a growing threat to ocular health globally.
Specific concerns include rising rates of conjunctivitis caused by Chlamydia trachomatis and drug-resistant Neisseria gonorrhoeae.

Purpose:

To provide a comprehensive review of ocular manifestations associated with various sexually transmitted diseases.
To highlight emerging trends and specific pathogens of concern in the context of eye infections.

Summary:

The review details ocular complications from Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, syphilis (keratitis, iridocyclitis, retinochorioiditis, neuritis), and HIV (retinopathy, cytomegalovirus retinitis, zoster ophthalmics, Kaposi's sarcoma).
It also discusses Phthirus pubis infections, HTLV-1-associated uveitis, HPV-related conjunctival tumors, herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) causing acute retinal necrosis (ARN), and retinopathy linked to hepatitis B (HVB) and C (HVC) viruses.

Impact:

Enhances understanding of the diverse range of eye conditions caused by STDs.
Informs clinical practice and public health strategies for managing and preventing ocular infections related to STDs.