title: Common pitfalls in the diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases.
abstract: To facilitate proper diagnosis of STDs, they must be considered as a diagnostic possibility in all sexually active patients. Whenever possible, appropriate laboratory tests must be performed to confirm a clinical diagnosis. Once the diagnosis is established, the physician can administer specific and adequate treatment. The physician should have a comprehensive up-to-date treatment schedule to select a recommended treatment. Such treatment schedules are available upon request from most municipal and state health departments.
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004334:Drug Administration Schedule; D005260:Female; D006069:Gonorrhea / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012749:Sexually Transmitted Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000635:transmission; D013587:Syphilis / Q000175:diagnosis; D014526:Urethritis / Q000175:diagnosis; D014627:Vaginitis / Q000175:diagnosis
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents