What’s the latest on Syphilis, Doxy-PEP, M Gen and PID?

In this episode, we dive into the current syphilis outbreak in NSW and discuss why it’s crucial to increase the frequency of sexual health checks in general practice. We’ll also cover new guidance from the Australian Society for HIV Medicine (ASHM) on prescribing Doxy-PEP, including when it’s appropriate to use it.

You’ll hear firsthand from a patient about their experiences with sexual health care and using Doxy-PEP.

In the second part, we’ll walk you through a detailed case study on Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID), providing a clear, step-by-step approach for assessment and management in general practice. Plus, get the latest updates on mycoplasma genitalium (M Gen) – including testing and treatment recommendations.

Discover why it’s vital to offer comprehensive sexual health testing to all sexually active patients and get tips on how to discuss this important topic with different patient groups.

Resources Referenced in Podcast:

1. Australian STI Management Guidelines (sti.guidelines.org.au/ )
2. NSW Sexually Transmissible Infections Data Report: January to December 2022 (https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/Reports/Publications/sti/nsw-2022-sti-report.pdf)
3. ASHM: Decision Making In Syphilis clinical decision-making tool (https://ashm.org.au/resources/syphilis-decision-making-tool/)
4. NSW Sexual Health Clinics contact list (https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/sexualhealth/Pages/sexual-health-clinics.aspx)
5. ASHM Training: NSW Introduction to Syphilis for Midwives and Clinicians Providing Antenatal Care (https://ashm.org.au/training/nsw-introduction-to-syphilis-for-midwives-and-clinicians-providing-antenatal-care/)
6. ASHM: 2023 Consensus Statement on doxycycline prophylaxis (Doxy-PEP) (https://ashm.org.au/about/news/doxy-pep-statement/)
7. Play Safe Pro: Resource Order Page (https://pro.playsafe.health.nsw.gov.au/promotional-resources-2/order)
8. Contact tracing notification tools:
a. Let Them Know (https://letthemknow.org.au/)
b. The Drama Down Under (https://www.thedramadownunder.info/)
c. Better to Know (https://www.bettertoknow.org.au/)