STI Tx Guide vs Syphilis Tools

The new app offers quick and easy access to streamlined STI prevention, diagnosis, and treatment recommendations. The user-friendly interface includes more clinical care guidance, sexual history resources, patient materials, and other features to assist with patient management. The STI Treatment (Tx) Guidelines mobile app serves as a quick reference guide for doctors and related parties on the identification of and treatment for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). The full STI Treatment Guidelines (cdc.gov) can be accessed at https://www.cdc.gov/std/treatment-guidelines/default.htm. The guidelines provide current evidence-based prevention, diagnostic and treatment recommendations that replace the 2015 guidance. The recommendations are intended to be a source for clinical guidance. Healthcare providers should always assess patients based on their clinical circumstances and local burden. DISCLAIMER THE MATERIALS EMBODIED IN THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED TO YOU "AS-IS" AND WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION (CDC) OR THE UNITED STATES (U.S.) GOVERNMENT BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANYONE ELSE FOR ANY DIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, OR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF PROFIT, LOSE OF USE, SAVINGS OR REVENUE, OR THE CLAIMS OF THIRD PARTIES, WHETHER OR NOT CDC OR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH LOSS, HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE POSSESSION, USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THIS SOFTWARE.

The Syphilis Tools application is designed to give health care professionals, public health workers, and medical trainees relevant information and tools to help diagnose, treat, and prevent syphilis. Content is based on CDC STI Treatment Guidelines. It was developed for the National STD Curriculum (NSTDC) by the University of Washington Infectious Diseases Education & Assessment (IDEA) Program. The application addresses six primary areas: Screening: Information on screening recommendations for various patient populations. The Geographic Risk Tool allows users to quickly find county-level rates of primary and secondary syphilis in the United States and view syphilis screening recommendations. Serologic Testing: Users learn about the variety of tests and how to choose the appropriate test to order; interpret serologic tests results; and test cerebrospinal fluid. Reference materials for interpreting traditional and reverse syphilis screening algorithms are available. To help explain syphilis in a person with prior treatment, the Nontreponemal Titer Tool compares pretreatment and current treatment RPR or VDRL titers and interprets the results. Staging: Clinical criteria for understanding primary, secondary, latent, and tertiary syphilis and how to stage a patient. To help identify different manifestations, scientifically accurate medical illustrations are embedded in various sections. Treatment: Educational summaries of guideline-based medication regimens to treat stages and types of syphilis. How to treat individuals who are penicillin-allergic and/or pregnant are also addressed. Users can select multiple stages and types to explore the potential impacts on possible treatment regimens. Monitoring: Reference information on evaluating serologic response and titer changes. Users can select RPR or VDRL titers and review possible test interpretations via the Nontreponemal Titer Tool. Partner Management: Educational materials and guidance regarding the management of symptomatic and asymptomatic partners of persons diagnosed with syphilis. Features: • Content based directly on CDC STI Treatment Guidelines • Offline accessibility for use in environments without internet connection • Plain-text summaries and reference materials • Tools to help determine county-base geographic risk and compare changes in titers before and during treatment The application links to the National Network of STD Clinical Consultation Service which provides consultations for licensed healthcare professionals and STD program staff. ############### Medical Disclaimer ############### Syphilis Tools is an educational reference for health care providers. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Any person using this app should seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health care provider in addition to using this app before making any medical decisions.