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Trends in Incidence of Syphilis Among US Adults from January 2017 to October 2024

This journal article shows that Syphilis incidence has increased significantly in the US, raising concerns about onward transmission. Using near-real-time data, this study examined monthly trends in syphilis incidence among US adults from January 2017 to October 2024, focusing on overall patterns and stratifying by demographic and clinical characteristics.

Partner Treatment for Chlamydia

This Maine CDC handout explains Expedited Partner Therapy (EPT) for chlamydia, detailing medication use, precautions, and the importance of abstaining from sex for seven days post-treatment to prevent reinfection.

It's Time to Cure* Hep C

This brochure provides essential information about Hepatitis C (HCV), including its transmission, symptoms, and the importance of early detection. It emphasizes the availability of effective treatments that can cure the infection, highlighting the need for regular testing and awareness to prevent long-term liver complications.

Hepatitis D: What You Need to Know

This information sheet provides essential insights into Hepatitis D, emphasizing its dependence on Hepatitis B for infection. The sheet underscores prevention strategies, notably the protective role of the Hepatitis B vaccine, and highlights the need for awareness among high-risk groups to prevent severe liver complications.

Hepatitis C: What You Need to Know

This information sheet provides essential insights into Hepatitis C, detailing its transmission, symptoms, and the importance of early detection. It emphasizes the availability of effective treatments that can cure the infection, highlighting the need for regular testing and awareness to prevent long-term liver complications.

Sexually Transmitted Infection Testing Guide: The Right Test for The Right Patient At The Right Time

This module is designed to introduce student providers to the most common sexually transmitted infections (STI) in the region and indications for screening/testing. Careful consideration of patient history, current symptoms, and local STI rates will allow the student to select efficient laboratory testing to reduce time to treatment and unnecessary testing. This module will provide a basic understanding of the timing and interpretation of serological, molecular, and microscopic screening for patients who have contracted, currently or in the past, an STI.

Hepatitis B: What You Need to Know

This information sheet highlights key facts about Hepatitis B, including how it spreads, who is at risk, and steps for prevention and treatment. It emphasizes the importance of vaccination, routine testing, and early care to reduce transmission and prevent long-term liver damage.

Hepatitis A: What You Need to Know

This information sheet outlines essential facts about Hepatitis A, including its transmission, symptoms, and prevention strategies. It emphasizes the importance of vaccination, proper hygiene, and safe food practices to prevent infection and protect public health.

Sexually Transmitted Infections: A Guide to Treatment

This module is the third installment in the Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) series and will focus on treatment of the most common treatable STIs in the United States, including syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and trichomoniasis. Students will virtually interact with simulated patients to learn how to interpret STI testing results, select the appropriate guideline-directed treatment option, and practice counseling patients regarding STI treatment. This module will help prepare students to treat patients in the RESPECT clinic and in clinical practice.

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