title: Diagnosis and treatment of common sexually transmitted diseases.
abstract: Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are common and often are asymptomatic. This article reviews the presentation and treatment recommendations for some of the most common symptomatic STDs, as well as reviews recent advances in diagnostic methods that may impact patient care.
authors.affiliation: The Children's Hospital of Alabama, Birmingham, AL 35233, USA. Kmonroe@peds.uab.edu
authors.forename: Kathy
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Monroe
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000998:Antiviral Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003376:Counseling; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D015231:Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Bacterial / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000517:prevention & control; D015229:Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Viral / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000517:prevention & control
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D000998:Antiviral Agents