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- Title
Male Urethritis in King County, Washington, 1914-15: II. Diagnosis and Treatment.
- Authors
Hinds, M. Ward; Gale, James L.
- Abstract
Methods of diagnosing and treating male urethritis in King County. Washington in 1974-1975 were examined by a retrospective postal survey, records review, and prospective surveillance. A Gram-stained smear of urethral discharge was used by 86 per cent of private physicians and urethral culture by 56 per cent. Only 5 per cent made a diagnosis without laboratory aid. U.S. Public Health Service gonorrhea treatment regimens were used by 54-81 percent of private physicians. Over 90 per cent of physicians not in private practice (emergency room and housestaff) used smear. cultures. and recommended treatment regimens. The Gram-stained smear appeared to be under-utilized and the urethral culture overutilized. There is a significant need for physician education regarding recommended treatment for male gonorrhea.
- Subjects
KING County (Wash.); WASHINGTON (State); UNITED States; URETHRITIS; SYMPTOMS; MEDICAL specialties &; specialists; HEALTH of physicians; MEDICAL practice
- Publication
American Journal of Public Health, 1978, Vol 68, Issue 1, p26
- ISSN
0090-0036
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.2105/AJPH.68.1.26