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VENEREAL DISEASE [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-03-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Diagnostic Procedures (Medicine)
- Bacterial Diseases
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- VDRL test
1, record 1, English, VDRL%20test
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Venereal Disease Research Laboratory test 2, record 1, English, Venereal%20Disease%20Research%20Laboratory%20test
correct
- VDRL assay 3, record 1, English, VDRL%20assay
correct, rare
- VDRL 3, record 1, English, VDRL
see observation
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The standard nontreponemal antigen serologic test for syphilis [that consists of] a slide flocculation test using heat-inactivated serum and VDRL antigen, a standardized mixture of cardiolipin, lecithin, and cholesterol. 4, record 1, English, - VDRL%20test
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Syphilitic infection leads to the production of nonspecific antibodies that react to cardiolipin. This reaction is the foundation of "non-treponemal" assays such as the VDRL (Venereal Disease Research Laboratory) test[, a] flocculation type [test that uses] an antigen-antibody interaction. The complexes remain suspended and therefore visible due to the lipid based antigens. With the VDRL a microscope is required ... The VDRL assay detects an antibody against cardiolipin, a cellular membrane component that is released by cells when they are damaged by T. [Treponema] pallidum or in some other medical conditions. 3, record 1, English, - VDRL%20test
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Although "VDRL" is widely used as synonym of "VDRL test," it is preferable to use the more precise terms to avoid any confusion. 5, record 1, English, - VDRL%20test
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
VDRL test: This term appears under the entry "test" in the Dorland's illustrated medical dictionary. 5, record 1, English, - VDRL%20test
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Méthodes diagnostiques (Médecine)
- Maladies bactériennes
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- test VDRL
1, record 1, French, test%20VDRL
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- VDRL 2, record 1, French, VDRL
see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le diagnostic sérologique [de la syphilis] comprend un test de dépistage initial du sérum par des analyses non tréponémiques telles que le test VDRL (Venereal Disease Research Laboratory) [...] 3, record 1, French, - test%20VDRL
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
VDRL -- Il repose sur l'agglutination passive des anticorps dirigés contre l'antigène cardiolipidique fixé sur un support inerte constitué de cristaux de cholestérol. La formation de complexes antigènes-anticorps provoque la formation de floculats visibles au microscope, à faible grossissement. Le VDRL est simple, rapide et peu coûteux. 4, record 1, French, - test%20VDRL
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Bien qu'on utilise souvent «VDRL» pour désigner la notion de «test VDRL», il est préférable d'utiliser «test VDRL» pour éviter toute confusion. 5, record 1, French, - test%20VDRL
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Procedimientos diagnósticos (Medicina)
- Enfermedades bacterianas
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- prueba VDRL
1, record 1, Spanish, prueba%20VDRL
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Prueba VDRL. En las personas seropositivas al VIH es importante la realización de este examen porque la presencia de otra ETS [enfermedades de transmisión sexual] puede activar al VIH, haciendo necesario dar de inmediato el tratamiento contra aquella. 1, record 1, Spanish, - prueba%20VDRL
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
VDRL por sus iniciales en inglés "Venereal Disease Research Laboratory". 2, record 1, Spanish, - prueba%20VDRL
Record 2 - internal organization data 2023-03-30
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Human Diseases
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- sexually transmitted infection
1, record 2, English, sexually%20transmitted%20infection
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- STI 1, record 2, English, STI
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- sexually transmitted disease 2, record 2, English, sexually%20transmitted%20disease
correct, see observation
- STD 3, record 2, English, STD
correct, see observation
- STD 3, record 2, English, STD
- venereal disease 4, record 2, English, venereal%20disease
obsolete
- VD 4, record 2, English, VD
obsolete
- VD 4, record 2, English, VD
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[An infection that is often] transmitted by sexual contact, which includes both heterosexual and homosexual behavior ... 4, record 2, English, - sexually%20transmitted%20infection
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In this context, sexual contact is more than just sexual intercourse (vaginal and anal) and also includes kissing, oral-genital contact, and the use of sexual "toys," such as vibrators. 5, record 2, English, - sexually%20transmitted%20infection
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The term "STI" is slowly replacing "STD" (sexually transmitted disease) in order to include [asymptomatic infections, such as HIV]. 6, record 2, English, - sexually%20transmitted%20infection
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
sexually transmitted disease, venereal disease: These terms appear under "disease" in the Dorland's illustrated medical dictionary. 7, record 2, English, - sexually%20transmitted%20infection
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Maladies humaines
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- infection transmissible sexuellement
1, record 2, French, infection%20transmissible%20sexuellement
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- ITS 2, record 2, French, ITS
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- infection sexuellement transmissible 3, record 2, French, infection%20sexuellement%20transmissible
correct, feminine noun, Europe
- IST 1, record 2, French, IST
correct, feminine noun, Europe
- IST 1, record 2, French, IST
- maladie transmissible sexuellement 4, record 2, French, maladie%20transmissible%20sexuellement
correct, see observation, feminine noun, Canada
- MTS 5, record 2, French, MTS
correct, see observation, feminine noun, Canada
- MTS 5, record 2, French, MTS
- maladie sexuellement transmissible 3, record 2, French, maladie%20sexuellement%20transmissible
correct, see observation, feminine noun, Europe
- MST 1, record 2, French, MST
correct, feminine noun, Europe
- MST 1, record 2, French, MST
- infection transmise sexuellement 6, record 2, French, infection%20transmise%20sexuellement
see observation, feminine noun
- maladie transmise sexuellement 6, record 2, French, maladie%20transmise%20sexuellement
see observation, feminine noun
- infection sexuellement transmise 7, record 2, French, infection%20sexuellement%20transmise
see observation, feminine noun
- maladie sexuellement transmise 8, record 2, French, maladie%20sexuellement%20transmise
see observation, feminine noun
- maladie vénérienne 9, record 2, French, maladie%20v%C3%A9n%C3%A9rienne
feminine noun, obsolete
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Maladie infectieuse qui peut être contractée ou transmise lors des rapports [ou contacts] sexuels. 10, record 2, French, - infection%20transmissible%20sexuellement
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les termes construits avec «infection» tendent à remplacer ceux construits avec «maladie», car ils tiennent compte davantage des infections asymptomatiques, telle l'infection à VIH. 11, record 2, French, - infection%20transmissible%20sexuellement
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Les termes construits avec «transmissible» sont à privilégier, car la caractéristique commune à toutes les ITS est qu'elles peuvent être transmises sexuellement. Dans les faits, la voie par laquelle l'infection a été transmise importe peu. 11, record 2, French, - infection%20transmissible%20sexuellement
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Enfermedades humanas
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- enfermedad de transmisión sexual
1, record 2, Spanish, enfermedad%20de%20transmisi%C3%B3n%20sexual
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
- ETS 2, record 2, Spanish, ETS
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Padecimiento patológico que se adquiere a través de las relaciones sexuales, entre otros: gonorrea, sífilis, chancros, herpes genital, candidiasis genital, molusco contagioso, uretritis inespecífica y desde luego, el virus de inmunodeficiencia humana causante del sida. 2, record 2, Spanish, - enfermedad%20de%20transmisi%C3%B3n%20sexual
Record 2, Key term(s)
- enfermedad venérea
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-11-10
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Bacterial Diseases
- The Genitals
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- unspecified sexually transmitted disease
1, record 3, English, unspecified%20sexually%20transmitted%20disease
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- venereal disease NOS 1, record 3, English, venereal%20disease%20%20NOS
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
NOS: not otherwise specified. 1, record 3, English, - unspecified%20sexually%20transmitted%20disease
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
A64: code used in the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems. 2, record 3, English, - unspecified%20sexually%20transmitted%20disease
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Maladies bactériennes
- Organes génitaux
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- maladie sexuellement transmise, sans précision
1, record 3, French, maladie%20sexuellement%20transmise%2C%20sans%20pr%C3%A9cision
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- maladie vénérienne SAI 1, record 3, French, maladie%20v%C3%A9n%C3%A9rienne%20SAI
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
SAI : sans autre indication. 1, record 3, French, - maladie%20sexuellement%20transmise%2C%20sans%20pr%C3%A9cision
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
A64 : code de la Classification statistique internationale des maladies et des problèmes de santé connexes. 2, record 3, French, - maladie%20sexuellement%20transmise%2C%20sans%20pr%C3%A9cision
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-03-28
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Research Laboratories and Centres
- Human Diseases
- Sexology
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Venereal Disease Research Laboratory
1, record 4, English, Venereal%20Disease%20Research%20Laboratory
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- VDRL 1, record 4, English, VDRL
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Laboratoires et centres de recherche
- Maladies humaines
- Sexologie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Laboratoire de recherche sur les maladies vénériennes
1, record 4, French, Laboratoire%20de%20recherche%20sur%20les%20maladies%20v%C3%A9n%C3%A9riennes
unofficial, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Key term(s)
- Laboratoire de recherches sur les maladies vénériennes
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Laboratorios y centros de investigación
- Enfermedades humanas
- Sexología
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- Laboratorio de Investigación de Enfermedades Venéreas
1, record 4, Spanish, Laboratorio%20de%20Investigaci%C3%B3n%20de%20Enfermedades%20Ven%C3%A9reas
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-03-28
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Animal Diseases
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- venereal disease
1, record 5, English, venereal%20disease
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Maladies des animaux
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- maladie vénérienne
1, record 5, French, maladie%20v%C3%A9n%C3%A9rienne
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Enfermedades de los animales
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- enfermedad venérea
1, record 5, Spanish, enfermedad%20ven%C3%A9rea
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- enfermedad coitale 2, record 5, Spanish, enfermedad%20coitale
correct, feminine noun
- enfermedad del coito 2, record 5, Spanish, enfermedad%20del%20coito
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2006-05-25
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Provincial and Territorial Laws and Regulations (Canadian)
- Health Law
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Venereal Disease Prevention Act
1, record 6, English, Venereal%20Disease%20Prevention%20Act
correct, Newfoundland and Labrador
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- An Act Respecting the Prevention of Venereal Disease 1, record 6, English, An%20Act%20Respecting%20the%20Prevention%20of%20Venereal%20Disease
correct, Newfoundland and Labrador
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Titres de lois et de règlements provinciaux et territoriaux canadiens
- Droit de la santé
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Venereal Disease Prevention Act
1, record 6, French, Venereal%20Disease%20Prevention%20Act
correct, feminine noun, Newfoundland and Labrador
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- An Act Respecting the Prevention of Venereal Disease 1, record 6, French, An%20Act%20Respecting%20the%20Prevention%20of%20Venereal%20Disease
correct, Newfoundland and Labrador
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les lois de Terre-Neuve et du Labrador ne sont pas traduites. 2, record 6, French, - Venereal%20Disease%20Prevention%20Act
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1995-10-24
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Laws and Regulations
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- The Venereal Disease Prevention Act
1, record 7, English, The%20Venereal%20Disease%20Prevention%20Act
correct, Saskatchewan
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- An Act respecting the Prevention and Control of Venereal Disease 1, record 7, English, An%20Act%20respecting%20the%20Prevention%20and%20Control%20of%20Venereal%20Disease
correct, Saskatchewan
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Titres de lois et de règlements
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- The Venereal Disease Prevention Act
1, record 7, French, The%20Venereal%20Disease%20Prevention%20Act
correct, Saskatchewan
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- An Act respecting the Prevention and Control of Venereal Disease 1, record 7, French, An%20Act%20respecting%20the%20Prevention%20and%20Control%20of%20Venereal%20Disease
correct, Saskatchewan
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les lois de Saskatchewan ne sont pas traduites. 1, record 7, French, - The%20Venereal%20Disease%20Prevention%20Act
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1994-10-17
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Laws and Regulations
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Venereal Disease Act
1, record 8, English, Venereal%20Disease%20Act
correct, British Columbia
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Titres de lois et de règlements
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Venereal Disease Act
1, record 8, French, Venereal%20Disease%20Act
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1993-11-30
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Laws and Regulations
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Venereal Disease Act
1, record 9, English, Venereal%20Disease%20Act
correct, New Brunswick
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Titres de lois et de règlements
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Loi sur les maladies vénériennes
1, record 9, French, Loi%20sur%20les%20maladies%20v%C3%A9n%C3%A9riennes
correct, New Brunswick
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1992-10-06
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Laws and Regulations
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Agreement respecting Facilities to be given to Merchant Seamen for the Treatment of Venereal Disease
1, record 10, English, Agreement%20respecting%20Facilities%20to%20be%20given%20to%20Merchant%20Seamen%20for%20the%20Treatment%20of%20Venereal%20Disease
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Multilateral Treaty with Canada 2, record 10, English, - Agreement%20respecting%20Facilities%20to%20be%20given%20to%20Merchant%20Seamen%20for%20the%20Treatment%20of%20Venereal%20Disease
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Brussels, December 1, 1924 1, record 10, English, - Agreement%20respecting%20Facilities%20to%20be%20given%20to%20Merchant%20Seamen%20for%20the%20Treatment%20of%20Venereal%20Disease
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Titres de lois et de règlements
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Arrangement relatif aux facilités à donner aux marins du commerce pour le traitement des maladies vénériennes
1, record 10, French, Arrangement%20relatif%20aux%20facilit%C3%A9s%20%C3%A0%20donner%20aux%20marins%20du%20commerce%20pour%20le%20traitement%20des%20maladies%20v%C3%A9n%C3%A9riennes
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1986-07-21
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Social Services and Social Work
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- venereal disease control
1, record 11, English, venereal%20disease%20control
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- VD control 1, record 11, English, VD%20control
correct
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Services sociaux et travail social
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- lutte antivénérienne
1, record 11, French, lutte%20antiv%C3%A9n%C3%A9rienne
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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