Management of Patients with Sexually Transmitted Infections in the Emergency Department - 07/10/18
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Sexually transmitted infections (STI) are very common infections in the United States. Most patients with STIs are evaluated and treated in primary care settings; however, many also present to the Emergency Department (ED) for initial care. Management of STIs in the ED includes appropriate testing and treatment per CDC Sexually Transmitted Diseases Treatment Guidelines. Although most patients with STIs are asymptomatic or may only exhibit mild symptoms, serious complications from untreated infection are possible. Pregnant women with STIs are particularly vulnerable to serious complications; therefore, empiric ED treatment combined with close follow-up care and referral to obstetrics are paramount.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Gonorrhea, Chlamydia, Syphilis, Public health, Pelvic inflammatory disease
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Vol 36 - N° 4
P. 767-776 - novembre 2018 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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