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Apr 8, 2015

Partner management of STDs (CDC Guidelines)





Partner management of STDs 
(CDC Guidelines)


    STD
Yes/No
                    Comments
Syphilis
Yes
- Partners to be treated if exposure within last 90 day before onset of pts symptoms (if early, secondary and early latent syphilis in the patient. VDRL > 1:32 indicates patient is in early syphilis stage)

- If exposure >90 days before onset of pts symptoms should be offered serology and if not possible, treat presumptively

Chancroid
Yes
Partners to be treated if exposure within last 10 day before onset of pts symptoms

Donovanosis
Yes
Partners to be treated if exposure within last 60 day before onset of pts symptoms

LGV
Yes
Partners to be treated if exposure within last 60 day before onset of pts symptoms

Chlamydia/
Gonorrhea (generally treated together)

Yes
Partners to be treated if exposure within last 60 day before onset of pts symptoms
Trichomonas
Yes
Partner treatment is always done (time before exposure to patient not specified)

PID
Yes
Partners to be treated if exposure within last 60 day before onset of pts symptoms

Epididymitis
Yes
Partners to be treated if exposure within last 60 day before onset of pts symptoms

Genital Scabies
Yes
Partners to be treated if exposure within last 30 day before onset of pts symptoms

Herpes genitalis

No
Partners evaluated for active disease, Asymptomatic partners NOT treated

Bacterial Vaginosis

No
NOT required
Candida
No
Treatment NOT done for asymptomatic partners as most infections are not sexually transmitted. Only for symptomatic male  partners with erythema, pruritus and irritation on glans