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April 2022
Gonorrhea rates in Manitoba and Saskatchewan are consistently 2-3 fold higher than the Canadian average. In Manitoba, absolute case counts soared from 2015 to 2020 – which partially explains why we’re seeing more disseminated gonococcal infection (DGI). However, it’s not the whole story, there does seem to be something special about the strains associated with disseminated infections. Learning Objectives Discuss the changing epidemiology of Gonorrhea in Canada Review the clinical features of Disseminated Gonococcal Infection
Find out moreThe GetaKit Project: At-Home HIV Self-Testing & STI Expansion in Ontario Wednesday, April 27, 2022 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Register now The COVID-19 pandemic shuttered access to sexual health services in Canada. In response, we implemented on July 20, 2020 the GetaKit project in Ontario, which offers free at-home HIV self-testing. Since implementing GetaKit, we have distributed over 2000 kits, with a positivity rate of 0.4-0.8%. Based on these implementation outcomes
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SAVE THE DATES: The Julius Schachter 15th International Symposium on Human Chlamydial Infections will be held from June 19-24, 2022 in San Antonio, TX. A call for abstracts will take place in October 2021, and as usual, authors of accepted work will have first choice to attend. Others who have hosted previous meetings, or are providing funding support are welcome to attend, without presenting data.
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The 2022 STD Prevention Virtual Conference, scheduled for September 19-22, brings together international leading researchers with government experts, clinical STD care providers, and state and local public health administrators. Join more than 1,200 conference attendees for four days of scientific updates and cutting-edge sessions on science, program and policy. The 2022 conference is a virtual event. Attendees participate through a website designed specifically for a virtual conference experience. This website is where participants will watch
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National Network of STD Clinical Prevention Training Centers (NNPTC) faculty will provide a clinical update on Monkey Pox with time for a facilitated Q&A session. Featured Faculty: Dr. Kelly Johnson - California PTC Dr. Kevin Ard - Ratelle PTC Dr. Nick Van Wagoner - Southeast PTC Dr. Joseph Cherabie - St. Louis PTC Dr. Christine Johnston - University of Washington PTC Dr. Jason Zucker - New York City PTC Event Flyer
Find out moreOctober 2022
National Network of STD Clinical Prevention Training Centers (NNPTC) faculty will provide a clinical update on Monkey Pox with time for a facilitated Q&A session. Featured Faculty: Dr. Kelly Johnson - California PTC Dr. Kevin Ard - Ratelle PTC Dr. Nick Van Wagoner - Southeast PTC Dr. Joseph Cherabie - St. Louis PTC Dr. Christine Johnston - University of Washington PTC Dr. Jason Zucker - New York City PTC Event Flyer
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National Network of STD Clinical Prevention Training Centers (NNPTC) faculty will provide a clinical update on Monkey Pox with time for a facilitated Q&A session. Featured Faculty: Dr. Kelly Johnson - California PTC Dr. Kevin Ard - Ratelle PTC Dr. Nick Van Wagoner - Southeast PTC Dr. Joseph Cherabie - St. Louis PTC Dr. Christine Johnston - University of Washington PTC Dr. Jason Zucker - New York City PTC Event Flyer
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Wednesday, April 5, 2023 12:00PM – 1:00PM Eastern Time Register now Webinar objectives: Review effectiveness evidence for Pre-Exposure prophylaxis; Compare Pre-Exposure prophylaxis regimens; Gain comfort prescribing PrEP to those who can benefit from it. Speaker Dr. Darrell Tan, MD, FRCPC, PhD Research Director, Clinician Scientist Darrell H. S. Tan is an infectious diseases physician and Clinician-Scientist at St. Michael’s Hospital, where he leads the Options Collaboratory in HIV/STI Treatment and Prevention Science (www.optionslab.ca). He
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Wednesday, May 17, 2023 12:00PM – 1:00PM Eastern Time Register now Webinar objectives: Describe methods to characterize the cervicovaginal microbiome (CVM) Detail the role of the CVM and HPV natural history Delineate the role of the CVM and acquisition of C. trachomatis infection Speaker Robert D. Burk, M.D. Professor, Department of Pediatrics (Pediatric Genetic Medicine), Professor, Department of Microbiology & Immunology, Professor, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Women's Health (Gynecological Oncology), Professor, Department
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ASTDA will host the 2023 STI and HIV World Congress in Chicago, IL, focused on the theme Local Engagement/Global Impact. Save the dates: 24-27 July, 2023
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