Figure 3-7 Assessment of lower genital tract infection in sexually active female adolescents.

Figure 3-7 Assessment
of lower genital tract infection in sexually active female adolescents.
This should be done whether or not symptoms are present.

^# Vaginal discharge, pruritus, dysuria/frequency;

^* R/O pregnancy before treatment. PMNS = polymorphonuclear leukocytes.

^b Abnormal Pap smear with ASCUS or LSIL should be repeated in 3-4 months. If it
persists, refer to colposcopy. ASCUS = atypical squamous cells of
undetermined significance; HSIL = high-grade intraepithelial lesion;
LSIL = low-grade intraepithelial lesion; R/O ;eq rule out; UTI ;eq
urinary tract infection.