RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Sexually transmitted diseases in a general practice JF The Journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners JO J R Coll Gen Pract FD British Journal of General Practice SP 627 OP 631 VO 32 IS 243 A1 E. Hiscock YR 1982 UL http://bjgp.org/content/32/243/627.abstract AB A pilot study of the occurrence of latent sexually transmitted diseases in a sexually active sample was carried out in a general practice. The conclusions confirm that a reliable diagnosis of a sexually transmitted disease cannot be made in general practice when based only on the opinion of the patient. Full venereological history, examination and microbiological backup are essential. The microbiological investigations should be broad-based and should not rely on one specimen or method.