Brazilian Protocol for Sexually Transmitted Infections, 2020: infections causing vaginal discharge

Brazilian Protocol for Sexually Transmitted Infections, 2020: infections causing vaginal discharge

Abstract The topic of vaginal discharge is one of the chapters of the Clinical Protocol and Therapeutic Guidelines for Comprehensive Health Care for People with Sexually Transmitted Infections, published by the Brazilian Ministry of Health in 2020. The chapter has been developed based on scientific evidence and validated in discussions with specialists. This article presents epidemiological and clinical aspects associated with vaginal discharge conditions, as well as guidance to health service managers and health professionals. Screening, diagnosing, and treating these conditions, the main complaints among women seeking health services, caused by infectious or non-infectious factors, also are presented. Besides, information is presented on surveillance, prevention, and control actions to promote knowledge of the problem and provide quality care and effective treatment.

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Main Authors: Carvalho,Newton Sergio de, Eleutério Junior,José, Travassos,Ana Gabriela, Santana,Lutigardes Bastos, Miranda,Angélica Espinosa
Format: Digital revista
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical - SBMT 2021
Online Access:http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0037-86822021000501203
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Brazilian Protocol for Sexually Transmitted Infections, 2020: infections causing vaginal discharge
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