Syndromic management of sexually transmitted diseases.

Syndromic management of sexually transmitted diseases at primary care level, Mozambique.

OBJECTIVE To assess STD management in primary healthcare facilities where STD clinics and syndromic management guidelines had been introduced. METHODS In 26 health facilities in selected sites, we observed management of all STD patients presenting in the adult general or STD clinic. We assessed the referral system by analysing patient registers. RESULTS 408 STD patients (65% in STD and 35% ...

Prevalence of sexually transmitted infections based on syndromic approach and associated factors among Iranian women

Background and purpose: Reproductive and sexual health related problems constitute one third of health problems among women aged 15 to 44 years. Sexually transmitted infections are a significant challenge for human development. We aimed to assess the prevalence of STIs and identify factors associated with among Iranian women. Materials and Methods: Through a cross-sectional study, 399 women ...

[Sexually transmitted diseases (S.T.D.)].

Sexually transmitted diseases in sexually abused children.

To determine the prevalence and pattern of sexually transmitted diseases among sexually abused children, we evaluated 532 victims under 14 years of age for the presence of Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Treponema pallidum. Twenty-five girls with vaginal discharge and six children with perineal skin lesions underwent more detailed microbiologic examination. Thirty-four infections were identified in 3...

Diagnosis and management of sexually transmitted diseases among adolescents.

1. List biologic and physiologic reasons for the disproportionate adolescent sexually transmitted disease susceptibility. 2. Describe clinical and laboratory findings on examination of a female who has mucopurulent cervicitis. 3. Describe the causative pathogens and etiologic evaluation for vaginitis. 4. List the criteria for diagnosis of pelvic inflammatory disease. 5. Describe the documentati...