title: Office diagnosis of sexually transmitted diseases.
abstract: Treatment of sexually transmitted diseases begins with prompt and accurate diagnosis. Several new diagnostic techniques allow more rapid or easier testing, however sometimes at a cost. The vast array of diagnostic methodologies available to the office practitioners are discussed with special regard to their sensitivity, specificity, and ease of use.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas.
authors.forename: M G
authors.initials: MG
authors.lastname: Martens
mesh_terms: D001419:Bacteria / Q000302:isolation & purification; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D012749:Sexually Transmitted Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D014627:Vaginitis / Q000175:diagnosis*; D014777:Virus Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*