Slowing the Spread of Congenital Syphilis: Guidance for Clinicians
A group of researchers provides guidance for diagnosing and treating syphilis, especially for pregnant women who can spread the infection to the fetus.
Sexually Transmitted Infections
HPV Prevalence Higher in Adults With More Than 5 Lifetime Sexual Partners
Clinicians must consider patient sexual history in the decision-making process for adult HPV vaccination.
USPSTF Urges Behavioral Counseling to Prevent STIs
The USPSTF recommends behavioral counseling interventions for preventing sexually transmitted infections in adolescents and adults at increased risk.
Serine 91 Genotype of gyrA Gonorrhea Successfully Treated With Ciprofloxacin
For gonorrhea patients, detection of the wild-type serine 91 genotype of the gyrA gene of Neisseria gonorrhoeae is predictive of successful treatment with ciprofloxacin.
Recommendations Updated for Barrier Method Use Among Teens
In an American Academy of Pediatrics policy statement, published online in Pediatrics, updated recommendations are presented relating to use of barrier methods for adolescents engaging in sexual activity.
Gardasil 9 Approved to Prevent Certain HPV-Related Head and Neck Cancers
The FDA has approved an expanded indication for Gardasil 9® (human papillomavirus 9-valent vaccine [HPV], recombinant; Merck) to include the prevention of oropharyngeal and other head and neck cancers caused by HPV Types 16, 18, 31, 33, 45, 52, and 58 in patients aged 9 to 45 years.
Barriers Identified in Screening for Sexual Behaviors, Concerns By Pediatric Nurse Practitioners
The purpose of the study was to identify barriers that prevent pediatric nurse practitioners from discussing high-risk sexual behaviors among adolescents during primary care visits.
CDC: Rates of STIs Up From 2016 to 2018 Among Women Giving Birth
Rates of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis increased 2, 16, and 34%, respectively.
Case Study: Itchy and Painful Lesions on Legs
A patient presents with a worsening rash on both of her legs that has persisted for 10 days.
USPSTF Recommends Behavioral Counseling for STI Prevention
Behavioral counseling linked to reduction in odds of STI and with reduction in sexual risk behaviors.
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