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Emergency Medicine Clinics of North America, 2001
STDs are commonly encountered in emergency department patients. The emergency physician can optimize individual patient outcomes and contribute to public health STD control initiatives by: maintaining a high index of suspicion for STDs; obtaining suitable diagnostic tests and instituting appropriate empiric therapy; counseling patients regarding ...
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STDs are commonly encountered in emergency department patients. The emergency physician can optimize individual patient outcomes and contribute to public health STD control initiatives by: maintaining a high index of suspicion for STDs; obtaining suitable diagnostic tests and instituting appropriate empiric therapy; counseling patients regarding ...
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SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES UPDATE
Dermatologic Clinics, 1997STDs have worldwide distribution and result in immense social and economic cost. Knowledge of the clinical signs, symptoms, current clinical tests, and treatment recommendations is important for all health care professionals.
L L, McDonald, P C, Stites, D M, Buntin
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases and Migration
International Migration, 1991Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are communicable diseases transferred mainly through sexual contact. With more than 20 pathogens known to be spread by sexual contact STDs are the most common notifiable infectious diseases in most countries. Despite some fluctuation in their incidence STDs continue to occur at unacceptably high levels.
De Schryver, Antoon, Meheus, André
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Sexually Transmitted Parasitic Diseases
Primary Care: Clinics in Office Practice, 1991Sexual activity is the primary method of transmission for several important parasitic diseases and has resulted in a significant prevalence of enteric parasitic infection among male homosexuals. The majority of parasitic sexually transmitted diseases involve protozoan pathogens; however, nematode and arthropod illnesses are also included in this group.
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Multiple Sexually Transmit fed Diseases
Sexually Transmitted Diseases, 1982There are at least 16 possible sexually transmitted diseases, and it is not uncommon to find patients suffering from two or more sexually transmitted infections or infestations. Case histories of two men, one with gonorrhea, scabies, and pediculosis pubis, the other with syphilis and scabies, illustrate this point.
N J, Fiumara, J, Calhoun
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Postgraduate Medicine, 1978
We have briefly presented practical approaches to the management of the most common disorders caused by sexually transmitted pathogens, including pelvic inflammatory disease, urethritis in men, genital lesions, vaginal discharge, and syphilis. Guidelines for the management of gonorrhea may change if penicillin-resistant strains become more prevalent ...
K K, Holmes, D, Martin
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We have briefly presented practical approaches to the management of the most common disorders caused by sexually transmitted pathogens, including pelvic inflammatory disease, urethritis in men, genital lesions, vaginal discharge, and syphilis. Guidelines for the management of gonorrhea may change if penicillin-resistant strains become more prevalent ...
K K, Holmes, D, Martin
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Avoiding Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America, 1990As the spectrum of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) has broadened to include many infections that are not readily cured, prevention of STDs has become more important than ever. Primary prevention methods include abstinence, careful selection of sexual partners, condoms, vaginal spermicides, and a vaccine for hepatitis B.
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General sexually transmitted diseases
Current Opinion in Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1991This review discusses current trends in sexually transmitted diseases. Topics include treatment and prevention of syphilis and gonorrhea, as well as the association of sexually transmitted diseases with sexual assault. Also discussed are the various organisms that cause vulvitis, including Trichomonas, Candida, and Gardnerella species, along with a ...
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Sexually transmitted diseases in adolescents
Clinical Pediatric Emergency Medicine, 2000Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are among the top 10 reportable diseases in the United States. Of the more than 12 million cases annually, approximately 3 million occur in adolescents. An estimated two thirds of cases occur in individuals younger than age 25. Almost half of adolescents report ever being sexually active, and approximately one third
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