Publisher's Synopsis
This volume reviews research on the epidemiology and immunopathogenesis of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and offers recommendations for future research on these diseases. Special emphasis is placed on current concepts regarding the host immune response to specific sexually transmitted pathogens, including chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV, herpes simplex virus, human papillomaviruses, and cytomegalovirus. The book also features a timely discussion on progress in vaccine development, particularly the prospects for vaccination at mucosal surfaces. The concluding chapter outlines directions for future biological, epidemiological, clinical, and behavioural research.
