title: Sexually transmitted diseases.
abstract: Containment of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) requires that physicians become meticulous in prescribing appropriate treatment, and in diagnosis, especially those with asymptomatic infection. Physicians must educate their patients and community on the acquisition, transmission, and prevention of STDs.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Rush Medical College, Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois 60612, USA.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Faro
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D006801:Humans; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D012307:Risk Factors; D012749:Sexually Transmitted Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy*
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents