Each chapter follows a logical format: Introduction, Virology, Pathology, Pathogenesis, Epidemiology, Clinical Features, Complications of Infection, Laboratory Diagnosis, Management, Prevention of Transmission, and Special Circumstances. Emphasizing the clinical approach to the management of the patient with a sexually transmissible infection, it contains sufficient basic science to allow the reader to examine critically the rationale behind the available diagnostic tests and treatments.

• Features colorful algorithms to facilitate discussion on patient diagnosis, management, and treatment
• Where applicable chapters include Centers for Disease Control's guidelines
• Covers practical techniques of history and specimen taking in patients with suspected STD
• Boxed summary points of clinical guidelines/ management options in each chapter
• Addresses key areas of screening, counseling, and risk reduction - vital to infection control
• Includes quality control "best practice" guidelines wherever possible
• Discusses new fundamental mechanisms of disease, translated into everyday clinical practice