The last decade has seen a huge amount of change in the area of sexually transmitted infection control and prevention, including the development of high-profile vaccines for preventing the spread of cervical cancer-causing human papillomavirus (HPV), novel control methods for HIV and AIDS, and even the discussion of more widespread use of controversial abstinence-only sex education programs. Fully revised and updated to reflect the changes of the past ten years, Sexually Transmitted Diseases: Vaccines, Control and Prevention 2nd Edition brings researchers, clinical investigators, clinicians, and students the most up-to-date research, findings and thought on sexual infection prevention, control and therapy available and serves as an essential reference for anyone working in the field.

Part I. Epidemiology, Physiology and Immunology1. Global Epidemiology of Sexually Transmitted Diseases2. The Genital Tract: Anatomical, Developmental, and Microbiological Factors Affecting STD Acquisition3. Mucosal Immunity in the Human Reproductive Tract: Balancing Reproductive Potential with Protection against Sexually Transmitted PathogensPart II. Strategies for Prevention and Control4. Contextual Factors Associated with Sexually Transmitted Infections5. Abstinence and Curricular Approaches to STI Prevention for Adolescents6. Male Circumcision: A Tool for Prevention of Sexually Transmitted Diseases7. Issues in Men's Reproductive Health8. Physical Barrier Methods: Acceptance Use and Effectiveness9. Topical Microbicides for HIV and STD Prevention10. Topical Microbicide Acceptability11. STD Vaccine Acceptability in Sexually Transmitted DiseasesPart III. Pathogens and Vaccines12. Genital and Perinatal Herpes Simplex Virus Infections13. The Epidemiology and Control of Human Papillomavirus Infection and Clinical Disease14. Hepatitis B Virus Infection15. Chlamydia16. Gonorrhea: Epidemiology, Control and Prevention17. Syphilis18. Bacterial Vaginosis