2015 June 05; 64(RR-03): 1–137 | Kimberly A. Workowski, MD and Gail A. Bolan, MD
The 2015 Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Treatment Guidelines, updated by the CDC after consultation with experts, provide comprehensive guidance for the prevention and treatment of STDs. The guidelines cover a range of topics, including alternative treatment regimens for Neisseria gonorrhoeae, the use of nucleic acid amplification tests for trichomoniasis, and updated recommendations for HPV vaccination and counseling. They emphasize the importance of clinical risk assessment, pre-exposure vaccination, identification of asymptomatic infections, and effective diagnosis and treatment. The guidelines also address specific populations such as pregnant women and adolescents, and provide detailed advice on partner services and reporting requirements. The document aims to assist healthcare providers in preventing and treating STDs effectively.The 2015 Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Treatment Guidelines, updated by the CDC after consultation with experts, provide comprehensive guidance for the prevention and treatment of STDs. The guidelines cover a range of topics, including alternative treatment regimens for Neisseria gonorrhoeae, the use of nucleic acid amplification tests for trichomoniasis, and updated recommendations for HPV vaccination and counseling. They emphasize the importance of clinical risk assessment, pre-exposure vaccination, identification of asymptomatic infections, and effective diagnosis and treatment. The guidelines also address specific populations such as pregnant women and adolescents, and provide detailed advice on partner services and reporting requirements. The document aims to assist healthcare providers in preventing and treating STDs effectively.