Sarah, a 25-year-old woman, presents to the clinic for her r…
Sarah, a 25-year-old woman, presents to the clinic for her routine sexually transmitted disease (STD) surveillance appointment. She reports being sexually active with multiple partners and inconsistently using barrier protection. Sarah mentions experiencing occasional vaginal itching and discharge but denies any other symptoms. She has never been diagnosed with an STD before and has not been tested in the past year. Sarah is concerned about her risk of contracting STDs due to her sexual behavior and wants to ensure she is healthy.Which of the following procedures is commonly used in diagnosing herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection?