Diagnostic Tests for Genital sores

Diagnostic Test list for Genital sores:

The list of diagnostic tests mentioned in various sources as used in the diagnosis of Genital sores includes:

• Physical examination
  • Examine genital area and note the features of the sores - e.g. ulcer, lump or warts.
  • Note any associated redness, discharge or rash
  • Examine other areas of skin that may be affected - e.g. webs of fingers in scabies infection.
  • Vaginal speculum examination (if not too painful) to observe any discharge and lesions within the vagina and to allow swabs to be taken
  • Feel the groin lymph nodes for enlargement
• Swab and microscopy of discharge, if present
• Swab and culture the base of any lesions - to diagnose genital herpes, syphilitic ulcer, Chancroid (Haemphilus ducreyi).
• Skin scraping and microscopy - if suspect scabies infection.
• Skin biopsy - may be indicated.
• Blood tests
  • HIV serology (if appropriate)
  • Herpes serology may be indicated to distinguish between HSV1 and HSV2
  • Syphilis serology, if indicated. Serological tests only become positive six weeks after the primary infection
  • Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) serological test

Home Diagnostic Testing

These home medical tests may be relevant to Genital sores causes:

• Home STD Testing
  • Home HIV Tests
  • Home Chlamydia Tests
  • Home Hepatitis Tests
  • Home Herpes Tests
  • Home Trichomonas Tests
• Sexuality & Libido: Home Testing:
  • Home Hormone Tests
  • Home Libido Tests
  • Home Menopause Testing
  • Home Andropause Tests
• Liver Health & Hepatitis: Home Testing
  • Home Hepatitis Tests
  • Home Liver Tests
  • Sexually Transmitted Disease Tests

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