Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are caused by a variety of pathogens, many of which
have shared symptoms and all of which have shared transmission routes as implied by the …

Abnormal vaginal discharge is a common chief complaint among women who have one of
the many noninfectious or infectious causes of vulvovaginitis, and it accounts for …

The efficacy of microbiological diagnosis in sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) has been
evaluated in comparison with the clinical diagnosis. Amongst the clinical diagnoses of single …

Vaginitis is the general term for disorders of the vagina caused by infection, inflammation, or
changes in the normal vaginal flora. Symptoms include vaginal discharge, odor, pruritus …

Background: Abnormal vaginal discharge is a common clinical problem in reproductive age
group. It is the second most common problem after abnormal uterine bleeding. It is a …

This manual provides an authoritative guide to standard laboratory procedures for detecting
and diagnosing sexually transmitted diseases. Addressed to clinical microbiologists and …

Background: Vaginal discharge is a common clinical problem with varied etiologies, most
common being bacterial vaginosis which presents as homogenous gray discharge caused …

Promptly and accurately diagnosing genital-tract infections is key to instituting appropriate
treatment and control of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Ano-genital tract testing for …

Vaginal symptoms are one of the most common reasons women consult with physicians and
can significantly impact quality of life. 1, 2 Differential diagnosis of vaginal discharge …

Background Although vaginal symptoms are common, diagnosis of bacterial vaginosis (BV),
vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC), and Trichomonas vaginalis (TV) is not standardized …