VD - Sexually Transmitted Disease

How is the disease diagnosed?

Diagnosis of sexually transmitted disease begins with a history and physical exam. Further tests will be performed depending on the STD suspected.

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With STDs such as Trichomonas vaginalis.\ ',CAPTION,'Trichomoniasis');" onmouseout="return nd();">trichomonas or Treponema pallidum\ bacteria. Less often, syphilis is transmitted from a pregnant woman to her baby. This form of syphilis is known as \congenital syphilis.\ ',CAPTION,'Syphilis');" onmouseout="return nd();">syphilis, the organism can be seen in a sample of discharge with a microscope.

HIV, hepatitis B, and certain other STDs require a blood test to make the diagnosis.

Pubic lice can be seen as tiny bugs in the pubic hair, usually with a microscope or magnifying glass.

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