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PEDIATRICS Vol. 105 No. 1 January 2000, pp. 156-157

Evaluation of Vaginal Infections in Adolescent Women: Can It Be Done Without a Speculum?

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To the Editor.

I appreciated the study published by Blake et al.1 I agree with the authors' motivation for early detection and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases among young women. An initial or unexpected pelvic examination for most young women can result in anxiety for the patient, the parent, and possibly the primary caregiver. It also requires more time for the clinician, and may slow down patient flow in a . . . [Full Text of this Article]