Sexually transmitted diseases in pregnancy

STDs can be one of the most common antepartum complications in high-risk gravidas. Screening for gonorrhea, syphilis, HPV, and possibly hepatitis B and chlamydial infection, should be considered in most, if not all, pregnant women. Familiarity with the common clinical presentations and treatment of bacterial STDs will prevent untoward maternal and neonatal outcome. Recognition of viral STDs, followed by appropriate counseling and management, will avoid most neonatal viral infection.