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    Sexually Transmitted Infections

    This collection features the best content from AFP, as identified by the AFP editors, on sexually transmitted disease and related issues, including chlamydia, genital herpes, gonorrhea, human papillomavirus, and syphilis. New research may affect the interpretation and application of this material. Clinical judgment is advised. Note that AFP content published within the past two years is accessible to AAFP members and paid subscribers only.
    Note: This topic collection does not include human immunodeficiency virus (see separate topic collection on HIV/AIDS) or hepatitis (see separate topic collection on Hepatitis and Other Liver Diseases).
    Categories

    General

    Overview

    Patient Education, Self-Care

    Screening and Diagnosis

    Complications and Special Situations

    Editorials and Letters

    Prevention

    Treatment

    General
    Jul 15, 2022 — Screening for Chlamydia and Gonorrhea [U.S. Preventive Services Task Force]
    Overview
    Feb 15, 2025 — Genital Warts: Rapid Evidence Review   CME   Alg   DDx
    Nov 15, 2024 — Genital Herpes: Rapid Evidence Review   CME   FREE   Alg
    May 15, 2022 — Sexually Transmitted Infections: Updated Guideline From the CDC [Practice Guidelines]
    May 15, 2022 — Sexually Transmitted Infections: Updates From the 2021 CDC Guidelines
    Apr 15, 2022 — Chlamydial and Gonococcal Infections: Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment   DDx   PtEd
    Aug 15, 2021 — Human Papillomavirus: Screening, Testing, and Prevention
    May 01, 2021 — Urethritis: Rapid Evidence Review   Alg   DDx   PtEd
    Jul 15, 2020 — Syphilis: Far from Ancient History   Alg
    Nov 01, 2016 — Epididymitis: An Overview   DDx   PtEd
    Patient Education, Self-Care
    Apr 15, 2022 — Chlamydia [Information from Your Family Doctor]
    Apr 15, 2022 — Gonorrhea [Information from Your Family Doctor]
    May 01, 2021 — Urethritis [Information from Your Family Doctor]
    Nov 01, 2016 — Epididymitis: What You Should Know [Information from Your Family Doctor]   PtEd
    Jun 01, 2016 — Genital Herpes: What You Should Know [Information from Your Family Doctor]   PtEd
    Sep 01, 2014 — Genital Warts [Information from Your Family Doctor]   PtEd
    Nov 15, 2012 — Gonorrhea [Information from Your Family Doctor]   PtEd
    Apr 15, 2012 — Pelvic Inflammatory Disease [Information from Your Family Doctor]   PtEd
    Screening and Diagnosis
    Jun 15, 2025 — Simple 2 Test for At-Home Gonorrhea and Chlamydia Testing [Diagnostic Tests]
    Jan 15, 2024 — Screening for Syphilis Infection in Nonpregnant Adolescents and Adults [U.S. Preventive Services Task Force]   FREE
    Jan 15, 2024 — Screening for Syphilis in Nonpregnant Adolescents and Adults [Putting Prevention Into Practice]   CME
    May 15, 2023 — Serologic Screening for Genital Herpes Infection: Clinical Summary of the USPSTF Recommendation [U.S. Preventive Services Task Force]
    Nov 15, 2022 — Binx IO Point-of-Care Test for Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae Infections [Diagnostic Tests]
    Jul 15, 2022 — Screening for Chlamydia and Gonorrhea [Putting Prevention Into Practice]
    Nov 15, 2021 — Aptima Assay for Detection of Mycoplasma genitalium Infection [Diagnostic Tests]
    Feb 01, 2021 — Screening for Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia with Patient-Collected HPV Samples [FPIN's Clinical Inquiries]
    Mar 15, 2020 — Genital Ulcers: Differential Diagnosis and Management   DDx   PtEd
    Apr 15, 2019 — Screening for Syphilis in Pregnant Women: Recommendation Statement [U.S. Preventive Services Task Force]
    Dec 01, 2016 — Sexually Transmitted Infections: Recommendations from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force   PtEd
    Jun 15, 2015 — Preventive Health Care for Men Who Have Sex with Men   Alg   PtEd
    May 01, 2015 — AAP Releases Policy Statement on Screening for Nonviral Sexually Transmitted Infections in Adolescents and Young Adults [Practice Guidelines]
    Apr 01, 2015 — Screening for Chlamydia and Gonorrhea: Recommendation Statement [U.S. Preventive Services Task Force]
    Jul 15, 2007 — Screening and Treatment for Sexually Transmitted Infections in Pregnancy   PtEd
    Jul 15, 2006 — Primary Care for Lesbians and Bisexual Women   PtEd
    Complications and Special Situations
    Jan 15, 2024 — STIs During Pregnancy [Editorials]   FREE
    Aug 15, 2022 — Neurosyphilis, Ocular Syphilis, and Otosyphilis: Detection and Treatment [Editorials]
    Mar 15, 2021 — Visual Disturbance and Skin Rash [Photo Quiz]
    Sep 15, 2019 — Pelvic Inflammatory Disease: Diagnosis, Management, and Prevention   Alg   DDx   PtEd
    Nov 15, 2014 — Pelvic Inflammatory Disease [Clinical Evidence Handbook]
    Feb 01, 2008 — ACOG Releases Guidelines on Managing Herpes in Pregnancy [Practice Guidelines]
    Editorials and Letters
    Jul 15, 2020 — Closing Primary and Prenatal Care Gaps to Prevent Congenital Syphilis [Editorials]
    Sep 01, 2012 — Care of a Sexually Active Adolescent [Curbside Consultation]
    Jan 01, 2007 — HPV Vaccine: A Cornerstone of Female Health [Editorials]
    Apr 01, 2006 — Transmission of Herpes Simplex Virus via Oral Sex [Letters to the Editor]
    Oct 01, 2002 — Sexually Transmitted Disease: A Private Matter? [Curbside Consultation]
    Prevention
    Oct 15, 2024 — Practice Alert: CDC Guidelines on Doxycycline for STI Postexposure Prophylaxis [Editorials]   FREE
    Dec 15, 2010 — Bivalent HPV Recombinant Vaccine (Cervarix) for the Prevention of Cervical Cancer [STEPS]
    Treatment
    Sep 01, 2014 — Management of External Genital Warts   DDx   PtEd
    Mar 15, 2012 — Gonorrhea [Clinical Evidence Handbook]
    Dec 15, 2007 — Prevention and Treatment of Sexually Transmitted Diseases: An Update   PtEd
    Nov 01, 2005 — Antiviral Agents for Pregnant Women with Genital Herpes [FPIN's Clinical Inquiries]
    Sep 01, 2004 — Genital Herpes [Clinical Evidence Handbook]
    Mar 15, 2000 — Treatment of Common Cutaneous Herpes Simplex Virus Infections   PtEd

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