CDC Releases Sexually Transmitted Diseases Treatment Guidelines, 2010 Edition

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released the 2010 Sexually Transmitted Diseases Treatment Guidelines.

The guidelines can be found at the following link: http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/rr5912a1.htm?s_cid=rr5912a...

Special Note: Please refer to page 50 for important information regarding the treatment of uncomplicated gonococcal infections of the cervix, urethra and rectum with Ceftriaxone 250 IM in a single dose or if not an option Cefixime 400 mg orally in a single dose PLUS Azithromycin 1g orally in a single dose or Doxycycline 100 mg a day for 7 days regardless if Chlamydia has been ruled out. In addition the treatment recommendation for uncomplicated gonococcal infections of the pharynex has been changed to Ceftriaxone 250 IM in a single dose PLUS Azitromycin 1g orally in a single dose or Doxycycline 100 mg a day for 7 days. This change can be found on page 51 of the guidelines.

The Friends of AIDS Foundation is currently reviewing the 2010 guidelines and will be providing updates in the near future on changes compared with the 2006 STD treatment guidelines.

The Friends of AIDS Foundation is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for HIV positive individuals and empowering people to make healthy choices to prevent the spread of the HIV virus. To learn more about The Friends of AIDS Foundation, please visit: http://www.friendsofaids.org.


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