Calculating Interview Periods

A foundational step in any STI interview is determining the interview period. This timeframe is crucial for identifying sexual partners who may require testing and treatment. The DI Professional will calculate this period before the interview begins. The interview period represents the maximum possible duration during which the person could have contracted or transmitted the infection.

Module Objective:

To equip DI Professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to accurately calculate interview periods for persons diagnosed with STIs/HIV.

In this e-learning module learners will:

  • Define interview period and its importance in working with people who are diagnosed with an STI/HIV.
  • Discuss factors affecting interview period length (e.g., STI type, symptoms, risk behaviors).
  • Calculate Interview Periods for Specific STIs using different patient profiles and STI/HIV diagnoses(Primary, Secondary, and Early Latent syphilis, Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, PID, and HIV).

STI Clinical Update Webinar– Summer 2024 Update and Review: Syphilis, Chlamydia, and Gonorrhea, County of Lake

Presented by Drs. Kelly Johnson and Kurtis Mohr
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
11:00AM – 1:00PM (PDT)

CME not available for viewing the webinar recording.

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Learning Objectives

  • Describe the varied clinical manifestations of primary and secondary syphilis in adults and adolescents
  • Appropriately stage and treat syphilis in both pregnant and non-pregnant people
  • Recognize the different sequelae of sexually transmitted C. trachomatis and N. Gonorrhoeae infections & their recommended treatments

2024 STI Clinical Update: San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH)

Thursday, March 14, 2024

Hybrid event. Please note: CME not available for viewing the recording.

Presented by:

Dr. Oliver Bacon
Medical Director, San Francisco City Clinic
San Francisco Department of Public Health

Dr. Franco Chevalier
Deputy Medical Director, San Francisco City Clinic
San Francisco Department of Public Health

Dr. Stephanie Cohen
Director, HIV/STI Prevention, Disease Control Branch,
San Francisco Department of Public Health

Dr. Kelly Johnson
Medical Director, California Prevention Training Center
Public Health Medical Officer, STD Control Branch, California Department of Public Health

Emcee: Dr. Ina Park
Principal Investigator, California Prevention Training Center

Description

More than 2.5 million cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis were reported in the U.S. in 2022, and San Francisco has higher chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, and HIV rates compared to the rest of the state and nation. This half-day, hybrid event will provide important updates in the field of sexual health to help providers strengthen the delivery of STI prevention and care. Hear from local experts on STI epidemiology in San Francisco, updates on Doxy-PEP implementation, recognizing dermatologic manifestations of STIs, and a lively case panel.

Learning Objectives

  • Summarize current STI trends in San Francisco
  • Be familiar with updates to STI treatment guidelines and innovations in STI prevention and diagnostics
  • Understand how to implement Doxy-PEP for STI prevention
  • Recognize common dermatologic manifestations of STIs

How to Prescribe Expedited Partner Therapy (EPT) for Sexually Transmitted Infections 

How to Prescribe Expedited Partner Therapy (EPT) for Sexually Transmitted Infections 

Expedited Partner Therapy (EPT) is the clinical practice of treating sex partners of patients diagnosed with certain sexually transmitted infections (STIs) – including chlamydia (CT), gonorrhea (GC), and trichomoniasis – without the health care provider first examining the partner(s). EPT usually involves patient delivered partner therapy (PDPT), in which the patient delivers the medication or a prescription to their partner(s). While evaluating the partner and providing other needed health services would be ideal, this is often not feasible. EPT can be provided confidentially; it is effective, safe, acceptable to patients and partners, and helps to ensure timely partner treatment.

This resource contains information on how to prescribe EPT in California, including sample prescriptions, information on billing/reimbursement, and patient-facing materials.

For more information on EPT and why it should be prescribed, see “Expedited Partner Therapy (EPT) for Sexually Transmitted Infections: A Resource for California Health Care Providers – What is EPT and Why Should I Prescribe It?”

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Syndromic Management of STIs-Part 1

October 18, 2022

Presented by Drs. Rosalyn Plotzker, Akanksha Vaidya, and Eric Tang

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) continues to see statewide increases in all reportable sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including syphilis, gonorrhea and chlamydia.

For many patients, these STIs manifest as a complex syndrome that involves local and systemic symptoms. This webinar is the first of a two-part series, featuring Drs. Rosalyn Plotzker,

Akanksha Vaidya, and Eric Tang of the CDPH Sexually Transmitted Diseases Control Branch who will lead a case-based discussion on the presentation, diagnosis and syndromic management of STIs.

Learning Objectives

  • Describe the differential diagnosis and management of patients with vaginal discharge and pelvic pain
  • Discuss the exam findings and treatment of patients with penile discharge and testicular pain
  • Explain the management of patients with anorectal pain in the setting of a known STI exposure

Expedited Partner Therapy (EPT) for Sexually Transmitted Infections: A Resource for California Health Care Providers

Expedited Partner Therapy (EPT) for Sexually Transmitted Infections: A Resource for California Health Care Providers

Expedited Partner Therapy (EPT) is the clinical practice of treating sex partners of patients diagnosed with treatable sexually transmitted infections (STIs) – including chlamydia, gonorrhea, and trichomoniasis – without the health care provider first examining the partner(s).

This document explains what EPT is and why clinicians in California should prescribe it. In-depth references are also provided.

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Online Course

Calculating Interview Periods
The goal of this training is to prepare staff of local health departments to perform effective disease intervention (DI) interviews for mpox. This training aims to build on disease intervention…

Webinar

PrEP Learning Collaborative Injectable PrEP Update
Special Guest: Stefan Madzar, PrEP & HIV Benefits Coordinator & Linkage Navigator at Magnet (San Francisco AIDS Foundation).  Stefan will present an update on Magnet’s injectable PrEP program, including challenges,…

Online Course

Mpox Disease Intervention Series
The goal of this training is to prepare staff of local health departments to perform effective disease intervention (DI) interviews for mpox. This training aims to build on disease intervention…

STI Clinical Update Webinar: San Francisco Department of Public Health, San Francisco City Clinic

November 4, 2021

The San Francisco Department of Public Health continues to see concerning rises in sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

This half-day, virtual event provides important updates in the field of sexual health to help providers strengthen the delivery of STI prevention and care. Hear from local experts on STI epidemiology in San Francisco, important recommendations to prevent congenital syphilis, updates from the 2021 CDC STI Treatment Guidelines, and a lively case panel.

Learning Objectives

  1. Summarize current STI trends in San Francisco
  2. Identify and screen those most at risk for syphilis in San Francisco
  3. Describe updated treatment recommendations for chlamydia, gonorrhea, Mycoplasma genitalium, NGU, and trichomonas

2021 Implementing the CDC STI Treatment Guidelines: A Conversation for Family PACT Providers

The long-awaited 2021 CDC Sexually Transmitted Infections Treatment Guidelines were published in MMWR on July 22, 2021. This webinar will focus on significant changes from the 2015 CDC STD Treatment Guidelines, including updated guidelines for the screening, diagnosis and treatment of gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, pelvic inflammatory disease, genital herpes, Mycoplasma genitalium, and vaginal trichomoniasis. To assist health care providers in obtaining a sexual history, the updated “Five P’s” approach will be reviewed. In addition, current Family PACT benefits for each type of sexually transmitted infection discussed in the program will be explained.

Learning Objectives:

  • List 3 examples of sexual history questions for each the “Five P’s” of sexual history taking
  • Explain why the treatment guidelines for both chlamydia and gonorrhea genital tract infections were updated in the 2021 Guidelines
  • List the indications for obtaining chlamydia and gonorrhea samples from the anus and the oropharynx
  • Describe the consequences of Mycoplasma genitalium genital infection in males and females
  • List 2 updates in the 2021 Guidelines regarding vaginal trichomoniasis

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California Clinical Guidelines for Gonorrhea Treatment and Management of Suspected Treatment Failure

California Clinical Guidelines for Gonorrhea Treatment and Management of Suspected Treatment Failure

This guideline summarizes the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) clinical recommendations to enhance detection and management of suspected gonorrhea treatment failure and assure adequate treatment.

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