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 CDC STI Treatment Guidelines Webinar

2021 CDC STI Treatment Guidelines Webinar presented by National Network of STD Prevention Training Center (NNPTC) faculty Dr. Ina Park, Dr. Rosalyn Plotzker, and Dr. Christine Johnston.

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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2021 STI Treatment Guidelines

2021 STI Treatment Guidelines

Current evidence-based prevention, diagnostic and treatment recommendations that replace the 2015 STI treatment guidance. Although the guidelines emphasize treatment, prevention strategies and diagnostic recommendations also are discussed.

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Syphilis Health Check™

Syphilis Health Check™

Current evidence-based prevention, diagnostic and treatment recommendations that replace the 2015 STI treatment guidance. Although the guidelines emphasize treatment, prevention strategies and diagnostic recommendations also are discussed.

STD Expert Hour Webinar – New Frontiers in STI/HIV Prevention and Family Planning: The promise of Multipurpose Prevention Technologies

Wednesday, June 23, 2021

Presented by Bethany Young Holt, PhD, MPH

Learn about the latest developments in the field of Multipurpose Prevention Technologies (MPTs), products that provide contraception along with protection from STIs and/or HIV.

The origins of MPTs and the current research/development pipeline will also be discussed.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Provide evidence of the need for products that simultaneously address multiple health risks, such as HIV, other STIs, and unplanned pregnancy
  2. Introduce and implement Multipurpose Prevention Technologies (MPTs) and the product candidates currently in development for prevention of HIV, other STIs and/or unintended pregnancies
  3. Describe the Initiative for MPTs (IMPT) and its publicly-available tools for tracking the MPT product development pipeline, while summarizing the current pipeline profile, recent scientific breakthroughs, and the potential impact of MPTs for women around the world
  4. Outline next steps for key stakeholders in STI prevention and related health fields, with a focus on tangible priority actions that will help bring MPTs to the hands of end-users

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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Gonorrhea 2020 CDC Treatment Update

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.

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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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Chlamydia and Gonorrhea Testing: More Than Just Genitals

Chlamydia and Gonorrhea Testing: More Than Just Genitals

A patient-facing fact sheet describing:

  • Who should get tested
  • Why get tested
  • What to expect
  • Tips for talking with your health care provider
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