Laboratory identification of sexually transmitted diseases.
Laboratory methods are used for the rapid identification of nine sexually transmitted diseases. Some problems are inherent in those methods. Alternate approaches can be used in the laboratory.
D002181:Candidiasis, Vulvovaginal / Q000175:diagnosis; D002602:Chancroid / Q000175:diagnosis; D002690:Chlamydia Infections / Q000175:diagnosis; D019411:Clinical Laboratory Techniques; D005260:Female; D006194:Gardnerella vaginalis; D006069:Gonorrhea / Q000175:diagnosis; D006100:Granuloma Inguinale / Q000175:diagnosis; D006192:Haemophilus Infections / Q000175:diagnosis; D006558:Herpes Genitalis / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012749:Sexually Transmitted Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D013048:Specimen Handling; D013587:Syphilis / Q000175:diagnosis; D014245:Trichomonas Infections / Q000175:diagnosis; D014627:Vaginitis / Q000175:diagnosis