Disseminated Gonococcal Infection in CA—Dear Colleague letter from CDPH

Disseminated Gonococcal Infection in CA—Dear Colleague letter from CDPH

December 23, 2020: CDPH requests medical providers should reinstate routine screening recommendations for STDs in females <25 years of age, pregnant females, men who have sex with men and individuals with HIV. Providers should increase their clinical suspicion for DGI in patients with joint pain and undertake the following additional actions.

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STD Expert Hour Webinar – Disseminated Gonococcal Infection (DGI)

February 23, 2021

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has received increasing reports of disseminated gonococcal infection (DGI), a severe complication of untreated gonorrhea. Dr. Laura Quilter and Dr. Eric Tang discuss DGI epidemiology, clinical presentation, and management, and review California’s recent DGI investigation and what clinicians can do to help.

Drs. Quilter and Tang cover the following learning objectives for this webinar:

  1. Describe the epidemiology of uncomplicated gonorrhea and DGI
  2. Recognize the clinical manifestations of DGI and increase clinical suspicion for DGI in patients with joint pain
  3. Demonstrate how to diagnose, manage, and treat DGI
  4. Report all laboratory-confirmed and clinically-suspected cases of DGI to public health
  5. Prioritize routine screening, testing, and treatment of STDs among high-risk patients

STD Clinical Consultation Network App

STD Clinical Consultation Network App

STD Clinical Toolbox: A free app for medical professionals nationwide. From the National Network of STD Clinical Prevention Training Centers.

CDCs Sexually Transmitted Disease Home Page

CDCs Sexually Transmitted Disease Home Page

CDC’s comprehensive resource hub for sexually transmitted infections.

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Hepatitis C Online Course

Hepatitis C Online Course

Hepatitis C Online is a free educational website from the University of Washington National Hepatitis Training Center. It addresses the diagnosis, monitoring, and management of hepatitis C virus infection. Free CME credit and CNE/CE contact hours are offered. Pharmacology CE for advanced practice nurses is also available for many activities.

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Clinical Practice Alert: Emergency Contraception

Clinical Practice Alert: Emergency Contraception

An overview of and frequently asked questions about emergency contraception (EC). EC represents a “last chance” to prevent unintended pregnancy. Categories of EC are emergency contraceptive pills (ECPs), including ulipristal acetate (UPA) and levonorgestrel (LNG) and the copper intrauterine device (IUD).

Holding an IUD birth control device in hand

Holding an IUD birth control copper coil device in hand, used for contraception –

CDC Viral Hepatitis Professional Tools

CDC Viral Hepatitis Professional Tools

Comprehensive professional tools, training, and patient resources for diagnosing and managing Hepatitis A, B, and C. 

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Implementing the 2019 ASCCP Risk-Based Management Guidelines for Abnormal Cervical Cancer Screening Tests in Your Practice

July 23, 2020

The long-awaited new ASCCP Management Guideline App is now available, as well as the print version of the 2019 Guidelines. The new guidelines are streamlined for ease of use and can be significantly more individualized than the 2012 guidance by integrating information about an individual’s previous screening test and biopsy results, and personal factors such as age and immunosuppression. The guidelines now provide recommended follow up for all 3 available cervical screening strategies.

The following topics are covered in detail:

  • The rationale used in developing the Guidelines
  • How various abnormalities should be managed
  • Interactive demonstrations of how to use the app
  • Specific considerations for the application of Family PACT benefits, including coding and billing

Learning objectives: At the end of this session, the learner will be able to:

  1. Describe the risk-based paradigm for managing abnormal cervical cancer screening test results.
  2. Explain how risk-thresholds guide the clinical actions of immediate treatment, colposcopy, and short-interval follow up.
  3. Demonstrate use of the ASCCP app to apply the new guidelines to patient care.

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STD Expert Hour Webinar – Genital Dermatology 101

June 1, 2020

Dr. Kenneth Katz covers the following learning objectives for this webinar:

  1. Differentiate between genital skin diseases
  2. Formulate differential diagnoses for genital skin disease
  3. Identify genital skin diseases that warrant referral to specialty care

National Coalition for Sexual Health Tools for Healthcare Providers

National Coalition for Sexual Health Tools for Healthcare Providers

This guide can help healthcare providers better integrate sexual health conversations and recommended preventive services into routine visits with adolescents and adults.

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