Diagnosis and management of acute genital ulcers in sexually active patients.
Sexually transmitted genital ulcer diseases include herpes simplex, chancroid, granuloma inguinale, lymphogranuloma venereum, and syphilis. Each of these infections has a characteristic clinical picture, but an accurate diagnosis usually requires the support of laboratory tests. The diagnosis will determine the appropriate therapy as well as sexual partner management.
Division of STD/HIV Prevention, Centers for Disease Control, Atlanta, GA 30333.
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D000208:Acute Disease; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D005831:Genital Diseases, Female / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D005832:Genital Diseases, Male / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012725:Sexual Behavior; D014456:Ulcer / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy