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STD: What's New?

Things are changing in the world of sexually transmitted diseases (STD) all of the time.

New events, conferences, resources, and even new diagnostic, treatment, and prevention recommendations occur regularly.

Below is an example of what is going on in Wisconsin and elsewhere, including what's new on the web.

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New 2021 STD treatment guidelines from the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

CDC has recently published new 2021 treatment guidelines that replace 2015 guidance.

CDC recommends new treatment for gonorrhea

New CDC treatment recommendations for uncomplicated gonorrhea infections were published on Dec. 18, 2020, and now recommend treatment for uncomplicated gonorrhea infection with a single dose of 500mg of ceftriaxone IM. The preferred treatment for coinfection with chlamydia if not ruled out is 100mg of doxycycline 2X per day for 7 days. A test of cure (TOC) is recommended for all gonococcal infections of the pharynx. Changes in WEDSS and on the report form to accommodate documentation for the new recommendations are in process.

Visit the CDC website for more information and rationale for these new recommendations.

New Podcast Episode – Exploring the New CDC Guidelines for Gonorrhea Treatment

In a new episode of The Family Planning Files podcast, the National Clinical Training Center for Family Planning (NCTCFP) sat down with Dr. Hilary Reno to discuss the treatment guidelines for gonorrhea released by the CDC in December 2020.

Laboratory director's letter

The Chief Medical Office for BCD, Dr. Westergaard and the Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) unit have created a letter to help laboratory directors with syphilis testing and reporting. View a copy of the letter Reporting of Treponemal and Non-Treponemal Syphilis Testing and the Correct Syphilis Testing Algorithm for CDC Defined Reverse Sequence Syphilis Testing.

Last revised January 11, 2023