Canadian Guidelines on Sexually Transmitted Infections

+	Provinical/Territorial Complementary STI Guidelines

The 2006 Edition of the Canadian Guidelines on Sexually Transmitted Infections has been updated and reformatted to reflect changes in the diagnosis, management, treatment and prevention of STI and to accommodate future updates. The new version of the Guidelines has been formatted to fit a binder (81/2 by 11 inch sheets of paper). The chapters posted below are from the updated and reformatted version.

The Quick Reference document is being reviewed to determine any inconsistencies with the updated version of the Canadian Guidelines on Sexually Transmitted Infections. If using the Quick Reference document please refer to the full guidelines for specific information. Please consult this site for updates in the future.

As new evidence becomes available updates made to chapters/sections in the Guidelines will be posted and indicated by date of update (see the individual chapters below). Please replace these chapters/sections in your hard copy version of the Guidelines as required.

In order to receive notices on future updates, please print, fill in and fax to us at 613-957-0381 the “Invite Letter” (Invite Letter ) OR send an email to SH_STI@phac-aspc.gc.ca to receive an electronic version.

To obtain a copy of the binder, please contact : CATIE Ordering Centre

Suggested citation: Canadian Guidelines on Sexually Transmitted Infections. Ottawa, ON: Public Health Agency of Canada. [Revised January 2008]

A complete PDF version of the entire Guidelines is included below as well as the individual PDFs of each chapter. References are included below, individually per chapter.

Please report any issues to SH_STI@phac-aspc.gc.ca.

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Canadian Guidelines on Sexually Transmitted Infections (complete PDF 4184 KB) (Updated January 2008)

Invite Letter (For Future Updates Fill in and Fax Now) (Updated January 2008)

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Foreword PDF (Updated January 2008)

• Table of Contents
• Expert Working Group on the Canadian Guidelines for Sexually Transmitted Infections
• Acknowledgements
• Introduction
• Levels and Quality of Evidence for Treatment Recommendations
• Important Considerations for Guidelines Users
  
  References PDF (Updated January 2008)

  Primary Care and Sexually Transmitted Infections PDF (Updated January 2008)

1. Assessing the Reason for a Consultation
2. Knowing about STI Risk Factors and Epidemiology
3. Performing a Brief Patient History and STI Risk Assessment
4. Providing Patient-Centred Education and Counselling
5. Performing a Physical Examination
6. Selecting Appropriate Screening/Testing
7. Diagnosing by Syndrome or by Organism and Post-test Counselling
8. Treating
9. Reporting to Public Health and Partner Notification
10. Managing Co-morbidity and Associated Risks
11. Following up
    
    Index PDF (Updated January 2008)
    References PDF (Updated January 2008)

  Laboratory Diagnosis of Sexually Transmitted Infections PDF (Updated January 2008)

• Collection and Transportation of Specimens
• Laboratory Testing Methods
• Laboratory Diagnosis of Specific Infections
  
  Index PDF (Updated January 2008)
  References PDF (Updated January 2008)

  Management and Treatment of Specific Syndromes

• Syndromic Management of Sexually Transmitted Infections
  PDF (Updated January 2008)
  
  
• Epididymitis
  PDF (Updated January 2008)
  References PDF (Updated January 2008)
  
  
• Genital Ulcer Disease (GUD)
  PDF (Updated January 2008)
  References PDF (Updated January 2008)
  
  
• Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
  PDF (Updated January 2008)
  References PDF (Updated January 2008)
  
  
• Prostatitis
  PDF
  References PDF (Updated January 2008)
  
  
• Sexually Transmitted Intestinal and Enteric Infections
  PDF (Updated January 2008)
  References PDF (Updated January 2008)
  
  
• Urethritis
  PDF (Updated January 2008)
  References PDF (Updated January 2008)
  
  
• Vaginal Discharge (Bacterial Vaginosis, Vulvovaginal Candidiasis, Trichomoniasis)
  PDF (Updated January 2008)
  References PDF (Updated January 2008)
  
  Index PDF (Updated January 2008)

  Management and Treatment of Specific Infections

• Chancroid
  PDF (Updated January 2008)
  References PDF (Updated January 2008)
  
  
• Chlamydial Infections
  PDF (Updated January 2008)
  References PDF (Updated January 2008)
  
  
• Ectoparasitic Infestations (Pubic Lice, Scabies)
  PDF (Updated January 2008)
  References PDF (Updated January 2008)
  
  
• Genital Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) Infections
  PDF (Updated January 2008)
  References PDF (Updated January 2008)
  
  
• Genital Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Infections
  PDF (Updated January 2008)
  References PDF (Updated January 2008)
  
  
• Gonococcal Infections
  PDF (Updated January 2008)
  References PDF (Updated January 2008)
  
  
• Hepatitis B Virus Infections
  PDF (Updated January 2008)
  References PDF (Updated January 2008)
  
  
• Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infections
  PDF (Updated January 2008)
  References PDF (Updated January 2008)
  
  
• Lymphogranuloma Venereum (LGV)
  PDF (Updated January 2008)
  References PDF (Updated January 2008)
  
  
• Syphilis (Updated January 2008)
  PDF (Updated January 2008)
  References PDF (Updated January 2008)
  
  Index PDF (Updated January 2008)

  Specific Populations

• Immigrants and Refugees
  PDF (Updated January 2008)
  References PDF (Updated January 2008)
  
  
• Inmates and Offenders
  PDF (Updated January 2008)
  References PDF (Updated January 2008)
  
  
• Men Who Have Sex with Men (MSM)/
  Women Who Have Sex With Women (WSW)
  PDF (Updated January 2008)
  References PDF (Updated January 2008)
  
  
• Pregnancy
  PDF (Updated January 2008)
  References PDF (Updated January 2008)
  
  
• Sexual Abuse in Peripubertal and Prepubertal Children
  PDF (Updated January 2008)
  References PDF (Updated January 2008)
  
  
• Sexual Assault in Postpubertal Adolescents and Adults
  PDF (Updated January 2008)
  References PDF (Updated January 2008)
  
  
• Sex Workers
  PDF (Updated January 2008)
  References PDF (Updated January 2008)
  
  
• Substance Use
  PDF (Updated January 2008)
  References PDF (Updated January 2008)
  
  
• Travellers
  PDF (Updated January 2008)
  References PDF (Updated January 2008)
  
  Index PDF (Updated January 2008)

  Appendices PDF (Updated January 2008)

A: Patient Counselling Guide on Condom Use
B: How to Use a Male Condom/How to Use a Female Condom
C: Resources and Reference Tools for Health Professionals
D: Provincial and Territorial Directors of STI Control
E: Provincial Laboratories
F: Forensic Evidence, Services and Laboratories
G: Referral Centres for STIs in Peripubertal and Prepubertal Children
H: Tanner Scale of Sexual Maturity

     Index PDF (Updated January 2008)
     References PDF (Updated January 2008)

  General Index PDF (Updated January 2008)