Skip to main content
CDC Website

Treatment Guidelines Materials

Peer-Assisted Telemedicine Hepatitis-C Treatment for People Who Use Drugs in Rural Communities: A Mixed Methods Study

This journal evaluates the Oregon HOPE TeleHCV study, a peer-facilitated telemedicine model (Peer TeleHCV) for hepatitis C virus (HCV) treatment among people who use drugs (PWUD) in rural Oregon. The findings highlight high patient satisfaction and key factors that enhanced implementation, demonstrating the model’s potential to reduce barriers and improve treatment access.

What Are the Risks of Untreated Hep C?

This webpage explores the risks of untreated hepatitis C, highlighting its potential to cause severe liver damage, cirrhosis, liver failure, and even liver cancer. Beyond liver-related issues, the virus can also contribute to complications such as fatigue, joint pain, kidney disease, and diabetes. Early diagnosis and treatment are essential to preventing these long-term health risks and improving overall well-being.

Doxy PEP Doxycycline Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (Doxy PEP) Protocol

This guideline outlines the Doxy-PEP Protocol for the prevention of certain sexually transmitted infections (STIs), specifically targeting syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia, following potential exposure. It provides guidelines for healthcare providers on how to administer doxycycline as post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP), detailing protocols for prescription, timing, and patient education to reduce the risk of infection.

How to Stay Healthy with HIV

This resource provides information on HIV basics for managing the disease. Topics covered include how to get medical care and treatmeant, how to build healthy routines, how to prevent opportunistic infections, and how to stay healthy during international travel.