摘要
Research data showed that syndromic approach could successfully manage gonococcal and chlamydial infections in males and syphilis and chancroid in males and females. However, low sensitivity, specificity and positive predictive value were found in the syndromic management of vaginal discharge. It is recommended that the syndromic algorithm for management of vaginal discharge used when serving high-risk and symptomatic women.
Research data showed that syndromic approachcould successfully manage gonococcal and chlamydialinfections in males and syphilis and chancroid in males andfemales. However low sensitivity, specificity and positivepredictive value were found in the syndromic management ofvaginal discharge. It is recommended that the syndromicalgorithm for management of vaginal discharge used whenserving high-risk and symptomatic women.
