There is an array of tests available to diagnose each of the above sexually transmitted
diseases. Each test has its own sensitivity, specificity, and specific clinical situation for which …

Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae are 2 very common sexually transmitted
organisms, whose clinical manifestations in women can range from an asymptomatic carrier …

Abstract In 2004, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimated that 19
million new sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) occur each year. Of the new cases, half …

361 NC Med J September/October 2006, Volume 67, Number 5 both men and women, but
these molecular tests are available only in clinical research settings. 5 PCR and TMA assays …

Nucleic acid amplification tests (NAAT) offer enhanced sensitivity and excellent specificity for
many sexually transmitted diseases. For some pathogens for which a practical diagnostic …

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This book presents recent advances in diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmitted
diseases. The section on advances in diagnosis includes: diagnosis of syphilis, gonorrhoea …

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are a major public health issue in the United States,
with approximately 20 million new STIs occurring every year (Centers for Disease Control …

PREVIEW Gonorrhea and syphilis remain among the most widespread sexually transmitted
diseases (STDs). Gonorrhea can result in pelvic inflammatory disease and infertility, making …

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