Strange Bedfellows-Discussing What's New in STI Diagnosis and Treatment Options

This talk by pediatric infectious disease specialist Alexander M. Newman, MD, MS, covers the most common STIs; terms to embrace, avoid or clarify when talking with young patients; valuable caveats on testing; and the latest treatment strategies. Newman breaks down signs, which can be subtle, absent or systemic, and presents images to help with identifying genital lesions. He also tracks trends in antibiotic resistance and offers practice pearls – did you know that a persistent headache can be a sign of syphilis? Bonus: Learn which patients would benefit from doxy PEP, a new preventive for bacterial STIs.

Learning Objectives:

• Discuss who to test and why for STIs in certain populations.
• Order and interpret the correct testing for common STIs.
• Identify the correct treatment regimens for common STIs and their usual presentations.