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SP009
Las enfermedades de transmision sexual (STD) son infecciones que se contraen por medio del contacto sexual. Excepto por los resfriados y la gripe, las enfermedades de transmision sexual son las enfer...
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September 2011
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Washington, DC -- Ob-gyns are encouraged to prescribe antibiotics for the male partners of their female patients diagnosed with chlamydia or gonorrhea to reduce the high reinfection rate, says The Am...
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August 2011
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FAQ105
What is group B streptococcus (GBS)?
Group B streptococcus is one of the many types of bacteria that live in the body and usually do not cause serious illness. It is found in the digestive, urinary, ...
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August 2011
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FAQ093
What is hepatitis B virus?
Hepatitis B virus is one of a number of hepatitis viruses that attack and damage the liver. Other types include hepatitis A, hepatitis C, and hepatitis D. The liver is an o...
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August 2011
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FAQ167
What is human papillomavirus (HPV)?
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a virus that can be passed from person to person through skin-to-skin contact. More than 100 types of HPV have been found. About 30 o...
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August 2011
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FAQ028
What is vaginitis?
Vaginitis is an inflammation of the vagina. As many as one third of women will have symptoms of vaginitis sometime during their lives. Vaginitis affects women of all ages but is mo...
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August 2011
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FAQ082
How does human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection occur?
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) enters the bloodstream through certain body fluids—in most cases, blood or semen. Once in the blood, th...
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August 2011
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FAQ071
What are gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis?
Gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis are sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). These three STDs can cause serious, long-term problems if they are not treate...
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August 2011
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Washington, DC -- The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) applauds the Institute of Medicine (IOM) for recommending private insurance coverage of key women's preventive health...
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July 2011
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SP167
Las infecciones por el virus del papiloma humano (VPH) son muy comunes tanto en las mujeres como en los hombres. Entre mas de 100 tipos de este virus, aproximadamente 30 de ellos se transmiten por co...
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July 2011
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Number 494
Abstract: The evidence regarding an association between the nitrofuran and sulfonamide classes of antibiotics and birth defects is mixed. As with all patients, antibiotics should be prescribed for pr...
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June 2011
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Number 489
(Replaces No. 332, May 2006)
ABSTRACT: In the health care setting, bloodborne pathogens such as the hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus, and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) may be transmitted from infected patients to ...
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May 2011
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FAQ077
What is pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)?
Pelvic inflammatory disease is an infection of the female reproductive organs. It is a common illness. Pelvic inflammatory disease is diagnosed in more than...
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May 2011
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FAQ050
How do urinary tract infections (UTIs) develop?
Most urinary tract infections start in the lower urinary tract, which is made up of the urethra and bladder. Bacteria from the bowel live on the skin n...
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May 2011
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FAQ088
Where is the vulva?
The outside of the female genital area is called the vulva. The outer lips of the vulva are called the labia majora. The inner lips are called the labia minora. The clitoris is at...
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May 2011
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FAQ009
What are sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)?
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are infections that are spread by sexual contact. Sexually transmitted diseases can cause severe damage to your bod...
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May 2011
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FAQ054
What is genital herpes?
Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease (STD). Genital herpes is probably best known for the sores and blisters it causes. These sores can appear around the lips, gen...
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May 2011
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Number 485
(Replaces No. 279, December 2002)
ABSTRACT: In 2010, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revised its guidelines for the prevention of perinatal group B streptococcal disease. Although universal screening at 35–37 weeks of ...
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April 2011
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SP105
El estreptococo del Grupo B (EGB) es un tipo de bacteria que se detecta en un 10–30% de las mujeres embarazadas. Una mujer con EGB puede transmitir la bacteria a su bebe durante el trabajo de parto y...
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April 2011
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Washington, DC -- The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (The College) today issued revised guidelines for the prevention and treatment of perinatal group B streptococcal (GBS) disea...
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March 2011
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Washington, DC -- An updated schedule of the recommended routine screenings, lab tests, and immunizations for non-pregnant adolescents and women was released today by The American College of Obstetri...
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March 2011
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Washington, DC -- The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (The College) issued a Committee Opinion today that says although the absolute risk of planned home births is low, published ...
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January 2011
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SP071
La gonorrea y la clamidia son dos de las enfermedades de transmision sexual (ETS) mas comunes. La sifilis, que es otra ETS, era poco comun hasta 2001 y a partir de alli los casos comenzaron a aumenta...
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January 2011
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Number 117
(Reaffirmed 2012)
The increased use of screening tests has led to the identification of large numbers of women with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Consequently, there is an increased role for obstetrician–gynecol...
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December 2010
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Washington, DC -- As the number of women in the US living with HIV/AIDS increases, ob-gyns will need to address their unique contraception, preconception and prenatal care, and general gynecologic re...
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November 2010
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