115. Rates of Reinfection for Trichomonas vaginalis in Adolescents and Young adults: an Assessment Following the CDC STI Treatment Guidelines in 2021

In 2021, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) revised the treatment recommendation for Trichomonas vaginalis from a single dose to a 7-day course of metronidazole. Given the high risk of Trichomonas infection in adolescents and young adults (AYA), this study evaluated reinfection rates before and after the change in CDC treatment guidelines.
Source: Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology - Category: OBGYN Authors: Source Type: research