Treating sexually transmitted diseases
- Controlling spread of STDs
Description
Treating sexually transmitted diseases involves the prompt identification, diagnosis, and administration of effective medical therapies to individuals infected with STDs. This strategy aims to cure or manage infections, prevent complications, reduce transmission rates, and protect public health. Essential actions include providing accessible testing, ensuring patient confidentiality, delivering appropriate antimicrobial or antiviral treatments, and conducting partner notification and treatment. These measures directly address the spread and health impacts of sexually transmitted diseases within communities.
Context
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) account for more than 250 million new cases of debilitating and sometimes fatal illness each year.
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Global strategies
Type
(D) Detailed strategies
Subject
- Cybernetics » Control
- Medicine » Pathology
- Medicine » Sexually transmitted diseases
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English
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J2801
DOCID
12028010
D7NID
207591
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Last update
Aug 5, 2021