Two Cases of New Drug-Resistant Gonorrhea Strain Reported in Massachusetts
The two cases do not appear to have a direct connection to each other
Diagnosis & Disease Information
USPSTF Recommends Syphilis Screening for At-Risk Persons
Substantial net benefit observed for screening of nonpregnant persons at increased risk for infection
Total Number of HPV Vaccination Encounters Down During Pandemic
However, there was an increase seen in vaccinations per encounter, with seasonal variation
HPV Vaccination, Infection Rates Examined in US Women
Reduction in HPV-16/18 infection prevalence seen among a recent birth cohort of vaccinated and unvaccinated 18- to 26-year-old women
Recommendations Developed for Treating Preinvasive Vulvar Lesions
Women should be seen on a regular basis for careful clinical assessment, including biopsy, after treatment of preinvasive vulvar lesions
FDA Clears Abbott’s Multiplex Test for Sexually Transmitted Infections
The Alinity m STI Assay uses in vitro RT-PCR technology with high sensitivity to detect and differentiate STIs from symptomatic and asymptomatic individuals.
Gonorrhea, Syphilis, Congenital Syphilis Levels Up in 2020
Initial decrease across STDs reported during early part of 2020; decrease in chlamydia continued through 2020 but likely reflects underdiagnosis
Studies Look at Meningitis Vaccine for Preventing Gonorrhea
Two observational studies and a modelling study suggest that meningitis vaccine could offer some protection against gonorrhea
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast Episode 109
A new injection is approved for opioid overdoses; The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices releases vaccine schedules; The FDA provides a list of approved COVID-19 tests; A trial of an investigational spontaneous urticaria treatment is stopped; And the first condom is authorized for anal intercourse.
USPSTF Still Advises Syphilis Screening for At-Risk Teens, Adults
Grade A recommendation reaffirms 2016 recommendation for asymptomatic, nonpregnant adults and teens at increased risk
