Sexually transmitted infections in the context of a sexual assault

Abstract

Sexual violence is a worldwide problem with an impact on health that encompasses medical, legal and psychological aspects. Therefore the management of these patients must be multidisciplinary, and action protocols are compulsory. People who are victims of a sexual assault (SA) are at high risk of acquiring a sexually transmitted infection (STI), which must be prevented, diagnosed, treated and followed up post treatment, according to the established action protocol to prevent potential complications.

Keywords: Agresiones sexuales; Diagnosis and prophylaxis; Diagnóstico y profilaxis; Infecciones de transmisión sexual; Sexual assault; Sexually transmitted infections.