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    • Infectious Diseases
    • Dermatology
    • Public Health

    Background:

    • Genital ulcer disease (GUD) presents diagnostic challenges in the United States.
    • Understanding the primary causes of GUD is crucial for effective public health strategies.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To identify the main causes of genital ulcer disease in the US.
    • To explore the difficulties in clinical diagnosis of GUD.
    • To evaluate the future role of molecular diagnostics in managing GUD.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of common sexually transmitted genital ulcers.
    • Functional approach to diagnosis and management.
    • Discussion of diagnostic challenges and emerging technologies.

    Main Results:

    • Identifies key causative agents of common genital ulcers.
    • Highlights clinical diagnostic complexities.
    • Emphasizes the potential of molecular diagnostics for improved accuracy.

    Conclusions:

    • Successful management of GUD relies on a functional diagnostic and therapeutic approach.
    • Molecular diagnostics will likely enhance the future diagnosis and treatment of genital ulcers.