Gonorrhea 2020 CDC Treatment Update
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.
Resource Type: Job Aids
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.
Vaccinating Pregnant Individuals
Guidance and procedures from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) about the COVID-19 vaccine for pregnant and lactating individuals.
CDCs Sexually Transmitted Infections Homepage
CDC’s comprehensive resource hub for sexually transmitted infections.
Disseminated Gonorrhea Infections Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to frequently asked questions regarding the diagnosis, management, and reporting of disseminated gonorrhea infections (DGI).
National STD Curriculum: Gonorrhea
The Gonorrhea STD Module is a web-based training course designed to guide in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of gonococcal infections. CNE/CME credit is available.
CDC’s PrEP Resources
A checklist to assist providers in caring for their MSM patients, including taking a thorough sexual health history.
Recommendations for Partner Services Programs for HIV Infection, Syphilis, Gonorrhea and Chlamydial Infection
Quick reference guide for the MMWR Recommendations & Reports, Recommendations for Partner Services Programs for HIV Infection, Syphilis, Gonorrhea, and Chlamydial Infection
A quick reference resource, it only lists the recommendations and data security guidelines included in the MMWR. The document is available in its entirety at www.cdc.gov/nchhstp/partners.
Toolkit for Technology-Based Partner Services
The toolkit serves as a general resource for health departments, community-based organizations, and others on how to use the internet and other technologies to trace and contact persons potentially exposed to STIs including HIV.
MSM Sexual Health Standards of Care 2017
NCSD and NASTAD convened a Blue Ribbon Panel of experts from academia, city and state health departments, the CDC, and the NNPTC to develop optimal standards of client-focused clinical care for gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (MSM). These standards illustrate the highest quality of sexual health care for MSM, expanding beyond federal guidelines to incorporate the collective experience of experts in the field of sexual health.
