The advantages of inhouse testing to manage vaginitis treatment.

Authors :: Wilson MZ
Source :: JAAPA : official journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants [JAAPA] 2024 Aug 01; Vol. 37 (8), pp. 1-8. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Jul 25.
Publication Year :: 2024
Abstract: Abstract: Vaginal discharge is a common presenting complaint in ambulatory care medicine, emergency medicine, primary care, and gynecology, accounting for nearly 10 million office visits annually in the United States. This article discusses management of abnormal vaginal discharge among women of childbearing age and the clinical significance of inhouse diagnostic tools. Provider-performed microscopy is an invaluable clinical skill that allows for immediate diagnosis, treatment, and management of infections and coinfections and should be strongly considered when evaluating a patient.<br /> (Copyright © 2024 American Academy of Physician Associates.)

Subjects :: Humans
Female
Vaginal Discharge etiology
Adult
Anti-Bacterial Agents therapeutic use
Vaginitis diagnosis
Vaginitis therapy

Language :: English
ISSN :: 1547-1896
Volume :: 37
Issue :: 8
Database :: MEDLINE
Journal :: JAAPA : official journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants
Publication Type :: Academic Journal
Accession number :: 39051701
Full Text :: https://doi.org/10.1097/01.JAA.0000000000000047