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Reproductive tract infections are infections of the genital tract. They affect both men and women. Some RTIs (such as syphilis and gonorrhea) are sexually transmitted, but many are not. RTIs include endogenous infections, such as bacterial vaginosis, or iatrogenic infections that appear as a result of unsanitary medical procedures.
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(2008). Reproductive Tract Infection (RTI). In: Kirch, W. (eds) Encyclopedia of Public Health. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4020-5614-7_3000
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