STIs Flashcards
1
Q
what are sexual health clinics involved in?
A
partner notification
diagnosis
treatment
2
Q
when is partner notification not done?
A
warts
herpes
3
Q
prevention of STIs
A
condoms
vaccinations
PrEP
PEP
4
Q
what vaccinations are available?
A
hep B
hep A
HPV
5
Q
when should Hep B vaccine be considered?
A
travel?
sexual assault
gay sex
6
Q
when should hep A vaccine be considered?
A
anal sex
rimming
7
Q
what is PrEP?
A
pre-exposure prophylaxis
8
Q
criteria for PrEP/ eligibility
A
gay sex
condomless anal sex with 2+ partners/ likely in next 3 months
rectal bacterial STI
partner of HIV with not a suppressed viral load
9
Q
what is PEP?
A
post-exposure prophylaxis
10
Q
examples of PEP
A
medicine taken after e.g. HBV vaccine up to 7 days post or immunoglobulin
HIV therapy within 72 hours for 28 days
