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

The 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

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

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

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

The 2024 STI Prevention Conference will be held in Atlanta, GA on September 16-19,2024. The biennial conference brings together international leading researchers with government experts, clinical STD care providers, and state and local public health administrators. The 2024 STI Prevention Conference is organized by the American Sexual Health Association, the American Sexually Transmitted Diseases Association, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the National Coalition of STD Directors. Join more than 1,200 conference attendees

The International Union Against Sexually Transmitted Infections (IUSTI) and ASHM are pleased to invite you to the 25th IUSTI World Congress, which will this year incorporate the Australasian Sexual and Reproductive Health Conference. The World Congress will be held in ICC Sydney, Gadigal Country Australia, September 17-20, 2024. This will be the third time the IUSTI World Congress will have been held in the Oceania region following the Congress in Melbourne (2012) and Brisbane (2015).