Clinical Presentations And Diagnostic Testing For Specific STDs

Clinical presentation, screening, and diagnostic aspects of STDs that may be encountered in refugees are discussed in this document. These STD screening guidelines are intended for state public health departments and medical providers in the United States. These guidelines are based on current medical knowledge and the advice of experts in refugee health, and are meant to provide healthcare providers with currently accepted best practices. Treatment is not discussed in this document. HIV is discussed in a separate section of the domestic guidelines.