According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Sexually transmitted infection (STI) account for 367 million cases worldwide (Figure 1.). Sexually transmitted pathogens are responsible for an alarming burden of morbidity and mortality worldwide, which poses threats to the quality of life, as well as sexual health, pregnancy, and newborn health. Global prevalence of STIs. Source: WHO The CDC has approved screening considerations and recommendations as per the Sexually Transmitted Infections Treatment Guidelines, 2021, to assist medical professionals. The conditions discussed in the guidelines include: 1. Chlamydia 2. Gonorrhea 3. Syphilis 4.
Herpes 5. Trichomonas 6. HIV 7. HPV, cervical cancer, and anal cancer 8. Hepatitis B 9. Hepatitis C To download the PDF, click here! For the CDC-approved treatment recommendations for STIs, click…
