Recommendation Summary - US Preventive Services Task Force

Recommendation Summary - US Preventive Services Task Force

Screening for Syphilis Infection in Nonpregnant Adolescents and Adults

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has posted a final research plan on screening for syphilis infection in nonpregnant adolescents and adults. The final research plan reflects input received during the public comment period (June 26-July 23, 2014).

Go to: http://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf14/syphilis/syphfinalresplan.htm

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Behavioral Counseling Interventions to Prevent STIs and Screening for Chlamydia and Gonorrhea

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has released a final recommendation statement on behavioral counseling interventions to prevent sexually transmitted infections (STIs). The Task Force also released a final recommendation statement onscreening for chlamydia and gonorrhea.

Go to: http://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf13/sti12/stifinalrs.htmand http://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf13/gonchlam/gonchlamfinalrs.htm