New Directions In STD Treatment - University of Hawaii

New Directions In STD Treatment - University of Hawaii New Directions In STD Treatment - University of Hawaii

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Indications for More Frequent Screening in MSM � Increased prevalence of STIs in area or patient population � Symptoms or recent history of any STI in patient or partner � Risky sexual behavior � Multiple or anonymous partners � Substance abuse especially methamphetamine � Risky sexual behavior in partner � If any of the above, then screen q 3-6 months MMWR 2003 52: RR 12

Prevalence of rectal chlamydia and gonorrhea by symptom status among MSM – San Francisco, 2003 35% 30% 25% 20% 15% 10% 5% 0% 20.7% 7.6% 29.8% 6.1% n=213 n=3579 n=212 n=3613 Chalmydia Gonorrhea Symptomatic Asymptomatic Kent, CK et al. ISSTDR, July 2005

<strong>In</strong>dications for More Frequent<br />

Screening in MSM<br />

� <strong>In</strong>creased prevalence <strong>of</strong> STIs in area or patient<br />

population<br />

� Symptoms or recent history <strong>of</strong> any STI in patient<br />

or partner<br />

� Risky sexual behavior<br />

� Multiple or anonymous partners<br />

� Substance abuse especially methamphetamine<br />

� Risky sexual behavior in partner<br />

� If any <strong>of</strong> the above, then screen q 3-6 months<br />

MMWR 2003 52: RR 12

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