Diagnostic tests for common STDs and HSV-2.(Sexually Transmitted Diseases)(Cover Story)

From: Medical Laboratory Observer | Date: February 1, 2004| Author: | Copyright information

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LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this article the reader will be able to:

1. Identify the most important standard test for common sexually transmitted infections.

2. Identify new tests for common sexually transmitted infections.

3. Discuss the use of these tests to address management and control of these infections.

Herpes capsid images courtesy of Hong Zhou, Ph.D., University of Texas Health Science Center, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

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