Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Syndromic Management (AIDSCAP/FHI, 1997, 54 p.): DESIGN OF STD FLOWCHARTS: Common Flowcharts: (introduction...)

Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Syndromic Management (AIDSCAP/FHI, 1997, 54 p.)

DESIGN OF STD FLOWCHARTS

Common Flowcharts

		*(introduction...)*
		Urethral Discharge Syndrome in Men
		Vaginal Discharge Syndrome in Women
		Pelvic Inflammatory Disease: The Management of Lower Abdominal Pain
		Genital Ulcer Disease

(introduction...)

Described below are examples of syndromic case management protocols developed by a variety of countries in Latin America and the Caribbean.¹⁶ The original WHO flowcharts were developed for six syndromes: urethral discharge, vaginal discharge, pelvic inflammatory disease, genital ulcer disease, swollen scrotum, and neonatal conjunctivitis. The first four are discussed below.