Diagnosis and treatment of common sexually transmitted diseases.
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.
Monroe
Kathy
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The Children's Hospital of Alabama, Birmingham, AL 35233, USA. Kmonroe@peds.uab.edu
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
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D000998:Antiviral Agents