PRACTICE ALERT PODCAST

Don’t overlook this step in combatting the rise in STIs

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In this month’s audiocast, Dr. Campos-Outcalt discusses the recent rise in sexually transmitted infections and how best to screen patients and treat infections. He also identifies the one step that’s often overlooked.


 

Resources

1. Kuehn BM. A proactive approach needed to combat rising STIs. JAMA. 2019;321:330-332.
2. Screening Recommendations and Considerations Referenced in Treatment Guidelines and Original Sources. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/std/tg2015/screening-recommendations.htm. Updated June 4, 2015. Accessed February 27, 2019.
3. STD Clinical Consultation Network. National STD Curriculum. https://www.std.uw.edu/page/site/clinical-consultation. Accessed February 27, 2019.
4. National STD Curriculum. https://www.std.uw.edu/. Accessed February 27, 2019.
5. Sexually Transmitted Disease Surveillance 2017. Syphilis. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/std/stats17/syphilis.htm. Reviewed July 24, 2018. Accessed February 27, 2019.

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