“Sexually Transmitted Infections Treatment Guidelines, 2021” (2021), by Kimberly Workowski et al. Immunology and Microbiology research paper. Original abstract below, unchanged. A free PDF is available.

Sexually Transmitted Infections Treatment Guidelines, 2021

Kimberly Workowski, Laura H. Bachmann, Philip A. Chan et al. · July 22, 2021 · Immunology and Microbiology

Abstract

These guidelines for the treatment of persons who have or are at risk for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) were updated by CDC after consultation with professionals knowledgeable in the field of STIs who met in Atlanta, Georgia, June 11-14, 2019.The information in this report updates the 2015 guidelines.These guidelines discuss 1) updated recommendations for treatment of Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Chlamydia trachomatis, and Trichomonas vaginalis; 2) addition of metronidazole to the recommended treatment regimen for pelvic inflammatory disease; 3) alternative treatment options for bacterial vaginosis; 4) management of Mycoplasma genitalium; 5) human papillomavirus vaccine recommendations and counseling messages; 6) expanded risk factors for syphilis testing among pregnant women; 7) one-time testing for hepatitis C infection; 8) evaluation of men who have sex with men after sexual assault; and 9) two-step testing for serologic diagnosis of genital herpes simplex virus.Physicians and other health care providers can use these guidelines to assist in prevention and treatment of STIs.MMWR / July 23, 2021 / Vol.70 / No. 4 US Department of Health and Human Services/Centers for Disease Control and PreventionAdditional information about external condoms is available at https://www.cdc.gov/condomeffectiveness. Internal CondomsCondoms for internal vaginal use, also known as female condoms, are available worldwide (e.g., the FC2 Female Condom, Reddy condom, Cupid female condom, and Woman's condom) (31,32).Use of internal condoms can provide protection from acquisition and transmission of STIs, although data are limited.Internal condoms are more costly compared with external condoms; however, they offer the advantage of being controlled by the receptive partner as an STI and HIV prevention method, and the newer versions might be acceptable to all persons.Although the internal condom also has been used during receptive anal intercourse, efficacy associated with this practice remains unknown

Free PDF DOI: 10.15585/mmwr.rr7004a1