Vaginal Discharge And STD
Vaginal Discharge And STD
Vaginal Discharge And STD
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N. Gonorrhea<br />
Gonorrhea<br />
• Diagnosis g<br />
– Nucleic acid amplification test – best test available<br />
• Endocervical swab<br />
• Liquid based pap smear<br />
• Urine<br />
– Lower sensitivity due to substances in urine that can interfere<br />
with test (85% vs 96%)<br />
– Not approved by FDA<br />
• Self-collected <strong>Vaginal</strong> swab – kits available via mail on line<br />
– Culture from endocervical sample<br />
• Only 65-80% sensitive in asymptomatic women<br />
– DNA probe from endocervical swab
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