Oral Transmission of Sexually Transmissable Infections: A Narrative Review

Authors

  • Catarina Queirós Serviço de Dermatovenereologia. Hospital de Santa Maria. Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de Lisboa Norte. Lisboa.
  • João Borges da Costa Serviço de Dermatovenereologia. Hospital de Santa Maria. Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de Lisboa Norte. Lisboa. Clínica Universitária de Dermatologia. Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de Lisboa. Lisboa. Instituto de Higiene e Medicina Tropical. Universidade Nova de Lisboa.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.20344/amp.12191

Keywords:

Mouth Diseases, Sexual Behavior, Sexually Transmitted Diseases/transmission

Abstract

Over the last few decades, behavioral changes in sexual practices have made oral transmission of traditional sexually transmissible infections increasingly recognized. Patients harboring a sexually transmissible infection may first present lesions on the oral cavity, as these may be visible and interfere with basic functions such as speech or swallowing. Moreover, the oral cavity may function as a reservoir for future spread of these infections. In order to successfully control this problem, a greater focus on oral sex should be persued, along with promotion of the use of condom and education on safe oral sex practices. Furthermore, examination of the oral cavity should is essential when evaluating any patient suspected of harboring a sexually transmissible infection. In this article, oral transmission of several viral and bacterial infections is reviewed, including human papillomavirus infection, genital herpes, syphilis and gonorrhea, among others.

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Published

2019-12-02

How to Cite

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Queirós C, Costa JB da. Oral Transmission of Sexually Transmissable Infections: A Narrative Review. Acta Med Port [Internet]. 2019 Dec. 2 [cited 2024 Mar. 29];32(12):776-81. Available from: https://actamedicaportuguesa.com/revista/index.php/amp/article/view/12191

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Review Articles