Sexually Transmitted Infections, An Issue of Nursing Clinics

1st Edition, Volume 55-3 - August 13, 2020
Editor: Courtney J Pitts
Language: English
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In collaboration with Consulting Editor, Dr. Stephen Krau, Guest Editor Dr. Courtney J. Pitts has put together a comprehensive update on sexually transmitted infections. Expert… Read more

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In collaboration with Consulting Editor, Dr. Stephen Krau, Guest Editor Dr. Courtney J. Pitts has put together a comprehensive update on sexually transmitted infections. Expert authors have contributed clinical review articles on the following topics: STI Prevalence in the United States and the relationship to the social determinants of health; Psychosocial aspects and ethical concerns of STIs treatment and management; Update on guidelines for STI treatment and management - adults and adolescents; STIs and HIV; Proctitis in MSM; Herpes simplex Virus; Pharmacological updates on Hepatitis C treatment; The Reemergence of Syphilis: Clinical Pearls for consideration; The use of technology in the screening and management of STIs; Decreasing barriers to sexual health in the LGBTQI community; STIs and pregnancy; Update on pharmacology of HIV; An update on HPV guidelines; and Pre-exposure (PrEP) prophylaxis versus Post exposure prophylaxis (PEP). Readers will come away with the updates and information they need to improve patient care and outcomes in patients with sexually transmitted infections.

Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
Contributors
Nursing Clinics of North America
Foreword
Preface
Sexually Transmitted Infections Prevalence in the United States and the Relationship to Social Determinants of Health
Key points
The incidence and prevalence of sexually transmitted infections in the United States
Individual-level risk factors for sexually transmitted infections
Social determinants of health and the acquisition of sexually transmitted infections
Impact of social determinants of health and current state of reproductive health
Summary
The Stigma of Sexually Transmitted Infections
Key points
Introduction
Sexually transmitted infections review
Sexually transmitted infections stigma and controversies
Summary
Update on Guidelines for Sexually Transmitted Infection Treatment and Management in the Adult and Adolescent Population
Key points
Introduction
Bacterial infections
Parasitic infections
Viral infections
Summary
Proctitis in Men Who Have Sex with Men
Key points
Background
Sexually transmitted infections
Pathophysiology
Risk factors
Clinical presentation
Laboratory tests and findings
Management and follow-up
Human immunodeficiency virus and proctitis
Complications of untreated proctitis
Implications to care
Summary
Herpes Simplex Virus: Epidemiology, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Key points
Epidemiology
Disease pathogenesis
Herpes simplex virus
Transmission
Clinical features
Diagnosis
Management
Complications
Ethical considerations
Summary
Pharmacology Update for the Treatment of Hepatitis C Virus
Key points
Introduction
Pathophysiology
Diagnostic testing
Updated guidelines for pharmacologic testing
Summary
The Reemergence of Syphilis: Clinical Pearls for Consideration
Key points
Introduction
History
Microbiology
Clinical presentation
Diagnosis and treatment
Epidemiology
Strategies to decrease the trend
Case example
Summary
The Use of Technology in the Management of Sexually Transmitted Infections
Key points
Background
Accessing medical resources for management of sexually transmitted infections with technology
GoodRx prescription discount resource
Summary
Decreasing Barriers to Sexual Health in the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Community
Key points
Decreasing barriers to sexual health in the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer community
Background
Addressing provider bias
Clinical environment
Provider medical forms and intake documents
Visit with the provider
Provider education, resources, and referrals
Summary
Sexually Transmitted Infections in Pregnancy: An Update for Primary Care Providers
Key points
Introduction
Background
Anatomy and physiology
Screening
Individual sexually transmitted infections review
Summary
Update on Clinical Practice Guidelines for Human Immunodeficiency Virus
Key points
Introduction
Pathophysiology
Types of human immunodeficiency virus
Stages of human immunodeficiency virus
Risk factors
Prevention efforts
Laboratory monitoring
Supportive care
Summary
Pharmacoprevention of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection
Key points
Introduction
Purpose
Epidemiology and disparities
Efficacy of preexposure prophylaxis and nonoccupational postexposure prophylaxis
Strategies to promote efficient uptake of human immunodeficiency virus pharmacoprevention
Summary
Sexually Transmitted Infections and Human Immunodeficiency Virus
Key points
Introduction
Relationship between sexually transmitted infections and human immunodeficiency virus transmission
Sexually transmitted infections, human immunodeficiency virus, and antiretroviral therapy
Importance of sexually transmitted infection treatment to reduce infectiousness and susceptibility
Summary