This video explains Doxy PEP, a preventive option for common STDs like syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia. It highlights the importance of taking doxycycline within 72 hours of potential exposure, ideally within 24 hours.
This fact sheet provides critical guidance for healthcare providers on managing patients with hepatitis C virus (HCV). It outlines key steps for diagnosis, treatment, and referral, emphasizing the importance of early detection and timely intervention. The fact sheet aims to equip healthcare providers with essential tools and resources to improve patient outcomes and prevent the spread of HCV through effective care strategies.
This report outlines the progress made toward the elimination of mother-to-child transmission of hepatitis B virus in the Region of the Americas from 2012 to 2022. It highlights key strategies, achievements, and challenges in achieving the goal of reducing the transmission rates, providing a comprehensive overview of regional efforts to combat this public health issue.
This information sheet provides details on Doxy PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis) as a preventive treatment for sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia. It outlines the necessary steps for individuals who have been exposed to an STI and may be eligible for doxycycline PEP.
This information sheet provides details on Doxy PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis) as a preventive treatment for sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia. It outlines the necessary steps for individuals who have been exposed to an STI and may be eligible for doxycycline PEP.
This webpage provides information on early HIV-related mouth sores, including pictures to help with identification. It discusses common oral symptoms associated with early HIV infection, such as ulcers, thrush, and other lesions, and highlights their significance in early diagnosis.
This article highlights a new hepatitis C test that delivers rapid results without requiring a separate lab visit, improving access to early diagnosis and treatment. It emphasizes the importance of expanding testing efforts, particularly for high-risk populations, to support hepatitis C elimination. The article underscores the need for continued innovation in screening technologies to reduce barriers to care and prevent long-term health complications like liver disease and cancer.
This information sheet provides essential information about tuberculosis (TB), including its causes, how it spreads, and the differences between latent TB infection (LTBI) and active TB disease. It outlines testing methods, treatment options, and the importance of early diagnosis and adherence to treatment to prevent transmission.
This video features Dr. Charlene Flash discussing essential sexual health topics for healthcare providers, including HIV and STI testing, HIV stigma, PrEP, and U=U (Undetectable = Untransmittable). Part of the "Ask Me Anything About Sexual Health" series by KFF’s GREATER THAN HIV and CDC’s LET’S STOP HIV TOGETHER aims to educate providers while emphasizing the importance of consulting healthcare professionals for personal health decisions.
This video highlights the rules about who to screen and vaccinate for hepatitis B and how they are now more clinician-friendly.
