Syndromes associated with sexually transmitted infections

Abstract

Excellent technologies have been developed to identify the specific microbial agents of chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, herpes, chancroid, trichomoniasis, human papillomavirus and HIV infection. However, it is also crucial to recognize syndromes that may be caused by one or more sexually transmitted pathogens. When laboratory services are lacking or are inadequate to provide timely results to enable appropriate treatment, some patients must be managed and treated syndromically. This paper outlines a variety of syndromes associated with sexually transmitted infection. ©2005 Pulsus Group Inc. All rights reserved.