Congenital Syphilis Algorithm
This algorithm provides recommendations for the evaluation and management of infants <30 days old with in-utero exposure to syphilis
Service: Clinical
Extragenital Screening Resources
Extragenital (rectum and throat) gonorrhea and chlamydia screening resources for providers, clinics, and patients.
Taking A Sexual History – Using the 5Ps (A Practical Guide for Clinicians)
Dr. Christoper Ried, Medical Director of HIV/STD Services for Orange County, demonstrates a sexual health history screening using the 5Ps of taking a sexual history.
Secondary Syphilis Patient Evaluation Algorithm
Algorithm to evaluate patients for secondary syphilis. Includes sexual history taking and physical exam, diagnostic work-up, treatment and follow-up, and reporting and partner management.
Primary Syphilis Patient Evaluation Algorithm
Algorithm to assist in evaluating patients for primary syphilis.
STD Expert Hour Webinar – Genital Herpes
April 10, 2018
Dr. Kim Erlich covers the following learning objectives for this webinar:
- Describe common and unusual clinical features seen in patients with genital herpes, to improve diagnosis and management
- Discuss effective counseling strategies, to aid in reducing herpes transmission
- Describe current and future treatment options, to control symptoms, reduce outbreaks, and help prevent herpes transmission
Adolescent Sexual History Algorithm
This document provides examples of how to begin discussing sexual history with adolescent patients and types of risk assessment questions that should be asked.
Minor Consent and Confidentiality for Sexual Health Services in California: A Training for Clinical Settings
A free, on-demand training for California clinical settings that provides participants with an overview of CA laws that guarantee minors’ right to access confidential sexual health services and the roles that clinical practices and healthcare systems have in ensuring these protections.
California Guidelines for Suspected Gonorrhea Treatment Failure
Discusses treatment of uncomplicated gonorrhea and what clinicians should do in cases of potential treatment failures.
Use of Treponemal Immunoassays for Screening and Diagnosis of Syphilis
Guidance for medical providers and laboratories in California. Includes laboratory procedures and reporting, results interpretation, congenital syphilis, integration of HIV and other STI testing, partner management, serologic follow-up, public health reporting, and clinical consultation options.