Theodore Rosen, MD Professor of Dermatology, Department of Dermatology, Baylor College of Medicine; Chief, Dermatology Service, Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center; Houston, TX
Address: Theodore Rosen, MD, Professor of Dermatology, 2815 Plumb, Houston, TX 77005; e-mail rosen@bcm.edu
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ABSTRACTDespite the downturn in the incidence of many sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), some—particularly genital herpes and genital warts—are epidemic, and syphilis is seeing a resurgence. This article covers how to recognize, diagnose, and manage common STDs and how their presentation and treatment differ in patients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection.