Behind the Scenes: A Look at the 2021 CDC STI Treatment Guidelines

In July 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released new evidence-based guidelines for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of sexually transmitted infections. This is the first new issue since 2015. Listen to this episode for a discussion about how the guidelines are developed and some of the most important changes in the field. Related Content:

• 2021 CDC STI Treatment Guidelines: https://www.cdc.gov/std/treatment-guidelines/STI-Guidelines-2021.pdf


• Recommendations for Providing Quality Sexually Transmitted Diseases Clinical Services, 2020: https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/68/rr/rr6805a1.htm?s_cid=rr6805a1_w


• National Network of STD Clinical Prevention Training Centers: https://www.stdccn.org/render/Public


• CEI toll free line for NYS providers: 866-637-2342


• https://ceitraining.org/