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Oral manifestations of selected sexually related conditions
1Department of Dentistry, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Ohio, USA.
Abstract:
The incidence of certain microbial infections occurring in the oropharynx is well documented, but infection by other pathogens, although highly probable, has not been established with certainty. Considerable recent interest in the incubation period of various infections and improved community surveillance programs combine to ascribe infection to specific incidents. It is prudent for health care personnel to acknowledge the presence of many sexually transmitted diseases in the oropharynx and consider them in the differential diagnosis of many well-established conditions.
Insights
Oropharyngeal infections are common, but some sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in the throat are underdiagnosed. Healthcare providers should consider STDs in the differential diagnosis for oropharyngeal conditions.
Area of Science:
- Microbiology
- Infectious Diseases
- Public Health
Background:
- While common oropharyngeal infections are documented, certainty regarding other pathogens remains elusive.
- Recent advancements in understanding infection incubation periods and enhanced surveillance aid in attributing infections to specific events.
- The presence of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in the oropharynx is increasingly recognized.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the probability of various microbial infections in the oropharynx.
- To emphasize the importance of considering sexually transmitted diseases in oropharyngeal differential diagnoses.
- To inform healthcare professionals about the diagnostic considerations for oropharyngeal infections.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature on oropharyngeal infections.
- Analysis of recent trends in community surveillance programs.
- Clinical case reviews and diagnostic considerations.
Main Results:
- Certain microbial infections in the oropharynx are well-documented.
- The presence of other pathogens, including STDs, is highly probable but not always confirmed.
- Improved surveillance aids in linking infections to specific incidents.
Conclusions:
- Healthcare personnel must acknowledge the prevalence of STDs in the oropharynx.
- STDs should be considered in the differential diagnosis of various oropharyngeal conditions.
- Further research may be needed to establish the certainty of all oropharyngeal infections.