Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Sexually Transmitted Infections01:26

Sexually Transmitted Infections

1.9K
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are diseases transmitted primarily through unsafe sexual interactions. Bacteria, viruses, or parasites cause them and can result in severe health complications if untreated.ChlamydiaThe bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis is responsible for the disease Chlamydia, the most common STI in the United States. This peculiar pathogen requires human cells to reproduce, residing intracellularly. The initial infection often goes unnoticed because it typically does not...
1.9K
Sex Linked Disorders01:43

Sex Linked Disorders

28.7K
28.7K
Infectious Diseases and Their Occurrence01:28

Infectious Diseases and Their Occurrence

93
Infectious diseases appear in populations through various transmission patterns, influenced by pathogen characteristics, population immunity, environmental conditions, and social behavior. Understanding these patterns is essential for effective public health surveillance and intervention. These categories—sporadic, outbreak, epidemic, pandemic, and endemic—help frame the nature and scope of disease events.Sporadic diseases occur irregularly and infrequently, without a predictable...
93
Infection01:20

Infection

11.5K
When a pathogen enters the body and reproduces, it can cause an infection, damage body cells, and cause illness symptoms that eventually lead to disease. Therefore, its prevention requires breaking the chain of infection.
The chain begins with pathogens: bacteria, viruses, fungi, prions, or parasites such as protozoa helminths. These can be present on the skin as transient or resident flora, or they can be acquired from the environment. Identifying and treating the type of infection and...
11.5K
Sex-linked Disorders01:43

Sex-linked Disorders

94.0K
Like autosomes, sex chromosomes contain a variety of genes necessary for normal body function. When a mutation in one of these genes results in biological deficits, the disorder is considered sex-linked.
94.0K
Urinary Tract Infection I: Introduction01:26

Urinary Tract Infection I: Introduction

1.3K
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) impact various parts of the urinary system, including the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. These infections are generally bacterial, with Escherichia coli being the most common causative agent, often originating from the gastrointestinal tract. However, other bacteria, such as Staphylococcus saprophyticus, Klebsiella pneumoniae, and Proteus mirabilis, are also known to cause UTIs. The type, location, and underlying complexity of the UTI guide both...
1.3K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

A Prospective Incidence Study on Sexually Transmitted Infections and HIV in Men Who Have Sex With Men, With or Without Use of Pre-exposure Prophylaxis.

Open forum infectious diseases·2026
Same author

Safety and efficacy of monoclonal antibody therapy in patients with chronic herpes simplex virus-2 genital infections: MATCH-2, a randomized double-blinded, parallel-group phase 2 multi-center trial.

Pharmacological research·2025
Same author

Biological Barriers for Drug Delivery and Development of Innovative Therapeutic Approaches in HIV, Pancreatic Cancer, and Hemophilia A/B.

Pharmaceutics·2024
Same author

Affenpocken: Bilder eines klinischen Verlaufes.

Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft = Journal of the German Society of Dermatology : JDDG·2023
Same author

Humoral and cellular immune responses to repeated SARS-CoV-2 infection and vaccination in an individual living with HIV.

Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV·2023
Same author

Monkey pox: Images of a clinical course.

Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft = Journal of the German Society of Dermatology : JDDG·2023
Same journal

The different face of skin-rash induced by brentuximab vedotin.

Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft = Journal of the German Society of Dermatology : JDDG·2026
Same journal

Repositioning Non-Ablative Fractional Lasers - Molecular and Histological Insights from a scoping review.

Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft = Journal of the German Society of Dermatology : JDDG·2026
Same journal

Infusion-site reactions to foslevodopa/foscarbidopa in Parkinson's disease.

Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft = Journal of the German Society of Dermatology : JDDG·2026
Same journal

Tranexamic Acid-Soaked Intranasal Packing for Postoperative Bleeding After Nasal Interpolation Flap Repair.

Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft = Journal of the German Society of Dermatology : JDDG·2026
Same journal

Monoclonal gammopathy of dermatological significance: non-amyloid paraprotein deposits with light and heavy chains.

Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft = Journal of the German Society of Dermatology : JDDG·2026
Same journal

Papular epidermal nevus with "skyline" basal cell layer: Clinical clues from a three-member family.

Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft = Journal of the German Society of Dermatology : JDDG·2026
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Apr 28, 2026

Sexual Transmission of American Trypanosomes from Males and Females to Naive Mates
13:55

Sexual Transmission of American Trypanosomes from Males and Females to Naive Mates

Published on: January 27, 2019

14.4K

Sexually transmitted infections.

Wolfgang Fuchs1, Norbert H Brockmeyer

  • 1Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Clinic for Dermatology, Venerology and Allergology.

Journal Der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft = Journal of the German Society of Dermatology : JDDG
|June 4, 2014
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are re-emerging globally due to population mobility, posing new challenges for healthcare professionals. This overview covers common STIs and recent developments in venerology.

More Related Videos

Determining Soil-transmitted Helminth Infection Status and Physical Fitness of School-aged Children
10:57

Determining Soil-transmitted Helminth Infection Status and Physical Fitness of School-aged Children

Published on: August 22, 2012

23.1K
A Human Fallopian Tube Model for Investigation of C. trachomatis Infections
09:11

A Human Fallopian Tube Model for Investigation of C. trachomatis Infections

Published on: August 11, 2012

15.5K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Apr 28, 2026

Sexual Transmission of American Trypanosomes from Males and Females to Naive Mates
13:55

Sexual Transmission of American Trypanosomes from Males and Females to Naive Mates

Published on: January 27, 2019

14.4K
Determining Soil-transmitted Helminth Infection Status and Physical Fitness of School-aged Children
10:57

Determining Soil-transmitted Helminth Infection Status and Physical Fitness of School-aged Children

Published on: August 22, 2012

23.1K
A Human Fallopian Tube Model for Investigation of C. trachomatis Infections
09:11

A Human Fallopian Tube Model for Investigation of C. trachomatis Infections

Published on: August 11, 2012

15.5K

Area of Science:

  • Venerology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are re-emerging globally, mirroring rare infections from the 1980s and 1990s.
  • Increased population mobility and rising antimicrobial resistance present significant challenges in venerology.
  • The World Health Organization estimates over 340 million new cases of STIs annually worldwide.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive overview of common sexually transmitted infections encountered in clinical practice.
  • To discuss fundamental knowledge and recent advancements in the field of venerology.
  • To highlight the evolving landscape of STIs and their management.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature and clinical guidelines on sexually transmitted infections.
  • Analysis of epidemiological trends and antimicrobial resistance patterns.
  • Synthesis of basic knowledge and recent developments in venerology.

Main Results:

  • Syphilis, gonorrhea, lymphogranuloma venereum, granuloma inguinale, and chancroid are key STIs.
  • A broader definition of STIs includes all infections primarily transmitted through sexual contact.
  • The scope of "sexual contact" encompasses diverse behaviors and physical interactions.

Conclusions:

  • Venerology faces challenges from re-emerging infections and increasing antimicrobial resistance.
  • Understanding the broad spectrum of STIs and transmission routes is crucial for effective public health strategies.
  • Continuous updates on STI knowledge and management are essential for healthcare professionals.