Sexually transmitted diseases and carcinogenesis

Issues related to the development of cancer of the urogenital system in men and women and the possible role played by agents of sexually transmitted diseases are discussed. Research evidence supporting the role of specific viral agents in the etiology of cancer of the uterine cervix, penis, testis, prostate, and urinary bladder is presented. Also included is a discussion of the current speculations about the role played by agents of sexually transmitted diseases in acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS).