Natural Sciences, Stomotology, 2026
ISSN: 1829-006X
MANIFESTATIONS OF SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS IN THE ORAL CAVITY
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Submitted: 2026-04-04
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Abstract
Sexually transmitted diseases аre transmitted in the oral cavity through various forms of sexual activity. This article discusses the relevant clinical manifestations of several sexually transmitted viruses, including human papillomavirus, chlamydia trachomatis, and gonorrhea. Oral manifestations of these infections include ulcerative, inflammatory, or papillomatous lesions of the lips, tongue, mucous membranes, and throat, and may also present with oropharyngeal cancer. The literature review used the databases Google Scholar, PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science.