What's new in management of sexually transmitted infections? Canadian Guidelines on Sexually Transmitted Infections, 2006 Edition.

Status of Service Provision Centers for Patients with Sexually Transmitted infections in Tehran, Kerman, Babol and Shiraz as Representatives of Iran’s Capital Cities in 2013

Background: Centers for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) play an important role in identifying, treating and preventing infections. Paying attention to equipment and human resources of these centers can increase the effectiveness of these activities. The purpose of this study was to investigate the status of these centers in order to plan and improve the quality of services. Materials and...

Sexually transmitted infections in Iran: A literature review

Background: The global burden of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) is noticeable and important. However, most STIs are curable and all of them are preventable. In this article, we reviewed and evaluated STI prevalence, current services, existing programs, and the challenges of control and management them in Iran. Materials and Methods: The author searched literature published from 2005 ...

Standards for the Management of Sexually Transmitted Infections.

We therefore continue to recommend the use of the standards in this edition to shape and commission services in 2013. The effective management of STIs as specified in the standards will improve health outcomes for individuals. Crucially for new public health commissioners, it will also play a key role in protecting the broader public health and ensuring effective use of resources by local autho...

What's new for injection drug users with HIV infection?

What's new in sexually transmitted infections in the HIV care setting: focus on syphilis and gonorrhea.

Sexually transmitted infections are a resurgent problem in HIV disease. The number of new cases of syphilis among men who have sex with men has continued to increase, requiring renewed vigilance in screening, diagnosis, and treatment. Drug-resistant gonorrhea has prompted changes in treatment regimens and warrants continued monitoring. This article summarizes an IAS-USA continuing education web...