Provider Resources

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STI Treatment (Tx) Guide Mobile App

The new app offers quick and easy access to streamlined STI prevention, diagnostic, 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. Download the free app for Apple and Android mobile devices.

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Wall Chart
Wall Chart[PDF - 330 KB]

An 18×24 at-a-glance poster of recommended STI regimens.

Pocket Guide
Pocket Guide[PDF - 390 KB]

A handy pocket guide outlining recommended STI regimens.

PDF Version
Print Version[PDF - 4 MB]

Download the full 2021 STI Treatment Guidelines.

Please note: the wall chart is an 18×24 poster and not suitable for at-home printing. Limited print copies of the above products are available from CDC-INFO on Demand.

Other Resources

Mycoplasma genitalium (Mgen) Treatment Failure Registry – Healthcare providers and health departments can report Mgen treatment failures to the CDC. (December 12, 2022)

Suspected Gonorrhea Treatment Failure Consultation Form – Healthcare providers and health departments can report suspected gonorrhea cephalosporin treatment failure or any N. gonorrhoeae specimen with decreased cephalosporin susceptibility to the CDC. (December 12, 2022)

Medscape Commentary – CDC experts highlight five key changes to know about the 2021 STI Treatment Guidelines. (October 12, 2022)

National STD Curriculum – An online modular learning experience that helps users learn how to manage STDs. Free CME/CNE available.

STD Clinical Consultation Network – A free STD consultation service for healthcare providers provided by the National Network of STD Clinical Prevention Training Centers (NNPTC).

STI Treatment Guidelines Questions and Answers – CDC experts address questions and comments from partners, stakeholders, and providers about the updated guidelines. (December 18, 2020)

A Guide for Taking a Sexual History – This booklet provides guidance on how to discuss sexual health issues with patients. Available on CDC-INFO on Demand.

Drug and Diagnostic Test Shortages – Up-to-date information about national drug shortages and diagnostic testing kits.

Syphilis Pocket Guide for Providers – A booklet with details on syphilis diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. (November 30, 2017)

The Diagnosis, Management and Prevention of Syphilis: An Update and Review – Clinical guidance for diagnosing and managing syphilis. This document reflects content from the 2015 CDC STD Treatment Guidelines. This is a product of the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Bureau of Sexually Transmitted Infections and the NYC STD Prevention Training Center.  (March 2019)

Prenatal Syphilis Screening Laws by State – Outlines state statutory and regulatory language regarding prenatal syphilis screening in the United States.

Expedited Partner Therapy – Information, guidance, and resources to effective treat and manage patients diagnosed with an STD and their sex partner(s).

STD Clinical Slides – STI clinical slides depicting disease manifestations and laboratory images of the organism.

Videos & Podcasts – Brief videos and audio podcasts about STIs featuring CDC staff.