Title: Managing Female Patients at Risk for Sexually Transmitted Infections
Contributor(s): Susan Kellogg-Spadt
Publication Date: 8 February 2021
MJCSM Competency: Manage Sexual Consequences of Patients at Risk of or with Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI)
Learning Objectives:
- Identify routine screening intervals for common bacterial and viral STDs in females
- Describe the clinical presentation associated with bacterial and viral STDs in females
- Explain treatment protocols for women with bacterial and viral STDs and the concept of expedited partner treatment
- List key ‘‘take-home messages’’ for patient counselling and surrounding prevention and risk reduction for STDs