Features : The most current (released May 2002) diagnosis and treatment recommendations for sexually transmitted diseases.

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New in the 2002 Guidelines

New alternative regimens for scabies, bacterial vaginosis, early syphilis, and granuloma inguinale.

An expanded section on the diagnosis of genital herpes (including type-specific serologic tests).

New recommendations for treatment of recurrent genital herpes among persons infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

A revised approach to the management of victims of sexual assault.

Expanded regimens for the treatment of urethral meatal warts

Inclusion of hepatitis C as a sexually transmitted infection.

Recommendations also are provided for vaccine-preventable STDs, including hepatitis A and hepatitis B.