Overview

This updated manual provides a basic understanding of the principles of laboratory and point-of-care (POC) testing in the context of screening and diagnostic approaches, as well as antimicrobial susceptibility testing, as components of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) control. As with previous editions, this manual covers each disease in a separate chapter which provides detailed information on specimen collection, transport and laboratory testing. Two useful annexes covering media, reagents, diagnostic tests and stains (recipes) and laboratory supplies are included at the end of the manual.

While this manual does cover the most important STI pathogens, it is not exhaustive, and the reader may need to consult other resources for more information, for example, with respect to national STI policies, antimicrobial susceptibility testing guidelines, medico-legal issues, and STI testing in minors.

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