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					Abbreviations
AIDS
acquired immunodeficiency syndromeALT
alanine aminotransferaseanti-HBc
antibody to hepatitis B core antigenanti-HCV
hepatitis C antibodyASC-US
atypical squamous cells of undetermined significanceBCA
bichloroacetic acidBV
bacterial vaginosisCBC
complete blood countCI
confidence intervalCIN
cervical intraepithelial neoplasiaCLD
chronic liver diseaseCLIA
Clinical Laboratory Improvement AmendmentsCNS
central nervous systemCSF
cerebrospinal fluidDFA
direct fluorescent antibodyDGI
disseminated gonococcal infectionDNA
deoxyribonucleic acidEC
emergency contraceptionEIA
enzyme immunoassayELISA
enzyme-linked immunosorbent assayEPT
expedited partner therapyFDA
Food and Drug Administration, an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human ServicesFTA-ABS
fluorescent treponemal antibody absorbedgG
glycoprotein GGNID
gram-negative intracellular diplococciHAV
hepatitis A virusHBIG
hepatitis B immune globulinHbsAg
hepatitis B surface antigenHBV
hepatitis B virusHCV
hepatitis C virusHIV
human immunodeficiency virusIFA
immunofluorescence assayIgE
immunoglobulin EIg
immune globulinIgG
immunoglobulin GIgM
immunoglobulin MIM
intramuscularlyIUD
intrauterine deviceIV
intravenous or intravenouslyKOH
potassium hydroxideLGV
lymphogranuloma venereumMAC
*Mycobacterium avium*complexMIC
minimum inhibitory concentrationMSM
men who have sex with menN9
nonoxynol-9NAAT
nucleic acid amplification testNGU
nongonococcal urethritisPap
PapanicolaouPCR
polymerase chain reactionPEP
postexposure prophylaxisPID
pelvic inflammatory diseasePO
by mouthPPV
positive predictive valueRNA
ribonucleic acidRPR
rapid plasma reaginRVVC
recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasisSIL
squamous intraepithelial lesionSTI
sexually transmitted infectionTCA
trichloroacetic acidTE
toxoplasmic encephalitisTP-PA
*Treponema pallidum*particle agglutationVDRL
Venereal Disease Research LaboratoryVVC
vulvovaginal candidiasisWB
Western blotWBC
white blood countWSW
women who have sex with womenWSWM
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						Page last reviewed:  July 22, 2021					Content source: 	Division of STD Prevention, National Center for HIV, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention homeSTI Treatment Guidelines, 2021
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Screening Recommendations
Tables of Evidence
Table of Contents
Summary and Introduction
Methods
Clinical Prevention Guidanceplus icon
STI and HIV Infection Risk Assessment
Primary Prevention Methods
Partner Servicesplus icon
Expedited Partner Therapy (EPT)
Reporting and Confidentiality
Retesting After Treatment to Detect Repeat Infections
Detection of STIs in Special Populationsplus icon
Pregnant Women
Adolescents
Children
MSM
WSW and WSWM
Transgender and Gender Diverse Persons
Persons in Correctional Facilities
HIV Infection: Detection, Counseling, and Referral
Diseases Characterized by Genital, Anal, or Perianal Ulcersplus icon
Chancroid
Genital Herpes
Granuloma Inguinale (Donovanosis)
Lymphogranuloma Venereum (LGV)
Syphilisplus icon
Primary and Secondary Syphilis
Latent Syphilis
Tertiary Syphilis
Neurosyphilis, Ocular Syphilis, and Otosyphilis
Syphilis Among Persons with HIV Infection
Syphilis During Pregnancy
Congenital Syphilis
Managing Persons Who Have a History of Penicillin Allergy
Diseases Characterized by Urethritis and Cervicitis
Chlamydial Infections
Gonococcal Infectionsplus icon
Gonococcal Infections Among Adolescents and Adults
Gonococcal Infections Among Neonates
Gonococcal Infections Among Infants and Children
*Mycoplasma genitalium*
Vulvovaginal Itching, Burning, Irritation, Odor or Dischargeplus icon
Bacterial Vaginosis
Trichomoniasis
Vulvovaginal Candidiasis
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
Epididymitis
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Infectionplus icon
Anogenital Warts
HPV-Associated Cancers and Precancers
Viral Hepatitisplus icon
HAV
HBV
HCV
Proctitis, Proctocolitis, and Enteritis
Ectoparasitic Infections
Sexual Assault and Abuse and STIsplus icon
Adolescents and Adults
Sexual Assault or Abuse of Children
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