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