STIs Part II: Herpes and Syphilis

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention just updated guidelines for sexually transmitted infections (previously sexually transmitted diseases) for everything by HIV. In this multi-part series, host Geoff Wall will break down what’s new and what’s changing in practice.The GameChangerNAAT testing is the standard of care for genital herpes, although false negatives can occur if lesions are healing. There is no difference in genital outbreaks when comparing episodic treatment and daily prophylaxis in herpes. Finally, one dose of long-acting penicillin IM has been shown to be sufficient in most patients with early syphilis.  Show Segments00:00 – Introduction01:30 – STI Guidelines 02:14 – Herpes 10:10 – HSV Infections 12:53 – Syphilis 21:30 – Closing Remarks Host Geoff Wall, PharmD., BCPS, FCCP, CGP Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Drake University Internal Medicine/Critical Care, UnityPoint Health All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated. References and Resources CDC Sexually Transmitted Infections Treatment Guidelines, 2021Redeem your CPE or CMECPE (Pharmacist)CME (Physicians) Get a membership & earn CE for GameChangers Podcast episodes (30 mins/episode)Pharmacists: Get a membershipPrescribers: Get a membershipCE Information Learning Objectives Describe approaches to diagnosis and treatment of genital and meningeal herpesDiscuss treatment measures for early primary syphilis 0.05 CEU/0.5 Hr UAN: 0107-0000-22-223-H01-P Initial release date: 05/30/2022 Expiration date: 05/30/2023 Additional CPE and CME details can be found here.Follow CEimpact on Social Media:LinkedInInstagram