Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Resources
Prescribing Doxycycline to Prevent Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, and Syphilis 72 Hours After Exposure
The Oregon Health Authority has released recommendations regarding the use of doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis (doxyPEP) for the prevention of bacterial sexually transmitted infections (STI).
2022 Oregon Screening Recommendations for HIV, STI, and Hepatitis
The Oregon Health Authority has released updated Oregon-specific screening recommendations for HIV, STI, and hepatitis. To learn more, watch the training below and view the slides. You can also download and order printed versions of the recommendations on our Material Order Form page.
Dr. Tim Menza, Medical Director of the HIV/STD/TB Section of the Oregon Health Authority, shares the 2022 Oregon Screening Recommendations for HIV, STI, and hepatitis.
2021 CDC STI Treatment Guidelines
The CDC released the long awaited Sexually Transmitted Infection Treatment Guidelines, 2021. The document provides current evidence-based diagnostic, management, and treatment recommendations, and serves as a source of clinical guidance for managing sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Dr. Christine Johnson, Medical Program Director at the UW STD Prevention Training Center, has highlighted some key takeaways below.
The Oregon AETC is available as a resource to provide trainings for clinical teams, offer clinical consultation, or check in with providers one-on-one to talk through questions. Email info@oraetc.org to connect.
Main STI Diagnostic, Treatment, and Management Updates for Providers
The new guidelines include notable updates from the previous 2015 guidance, including:
Updated treatment recommendations for chlamydia, trichomoniasis, and pelvic inflammatory disease.
Updated treatment recommendations for uncomplicated gonorrhea in neonates, children, and other specific clinical situations (e.g., proctitis, epididymitis, sexual assault), which builds on broader treatment changes published in Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
Information on FDA-cleared diagnostic tests for Mycoplasma genitalium and rectal and pharyngeal chlamydia and gonorrhea.
Expanded risk factors for syphilis testing among pregnant patients.
Recommended two-step serologic testing for diagnosing genital herpes simplex virus.
Harmonized recommendations for human papillomavirus vaccination with the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices.
Recommended universal hepatitis C testing in alignment with CDC’s 2020 hepatitis C testing recommendations
OHA Weekly Communicable Disease Report
View weekly updates on statewide data for STIs and other communicable diseases.
Syphilis in Oregon
Oregon is experiencing a resurgence of congenital syphilis. Learn more about syphilis and congenital syphilis and get resources for testing, diagnosis, treatment, and reporting at the button below.
National STD Curriculum
Funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), this free curriculum addresses the epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, management, and prevention of STDs.