The VD Primer for whoever is interested...
The urethral swab is done to rule out Gonorrhea and Chlamydia. The specimen is tested for the DNA of these organisms as Chlamydia is difficult to culture. In a woman, the swab is done of the cervical area. These organisms are usually tested for if there is a history of exposure or if there is a discharge or burning with urination(dysuria).
Blood tests are more commonly done for other sexually transmitted diseases which may not exhibit obvious symptoms: HIV/AIDS, Syphilis, Hep B
Cytology(pap or biopsy) is usually done to diagnose HPV(which causes venereal warts and cervical cancer)
Tune in next week for "common rectal problems"....
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