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In 2008, the Canadian Guidelines on Sexually Transmitted Infections 2006 Edition was updated and reformatted to fit a binder.

• As new evidence becomes available or revisions are made, new PDF versions will posted and the date indicated.
• Please make these changes to your hard copy/binder.
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• Suggested citation: Canadian Guidelines on Sexually Transmitted Infections. Ottawa, ON: Public Health Agency of Canada. [Revised month year]
• Please note: The chart below contains PDF versions of individual sections, chapters, references and indices for ease of use. Within each section and chapter, headings are linked enabling the user to navigate directly to a specific topic area.

Date Updated	Section	Chapter	Chapter References
January 2008	Canadian Guidelines on Sexually Transmitted Infections (with current updates and errata) - Complete PDF
January 2008	Section I: Forward
		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
January 2008	Section I: References
January 2008	Section II: Primary Care and Sexually Transmitted Infections
		Assessing the Reason for a Consultation
		Knowing about STI Risk Factors and Epidemiology
		Performing a Brief Patient History and STI Risk Assessment
		Providing Patient-Centred Education and Counselling
		Performing a Physical Examination
		Selecting Appropriate Screening/Testing
		Diagnosing by Syndrome or by Organism and Post-Test Counselling
		Treating
		Reporting to Public Health and Partner Notification
		Managing Co-morbidity and Associated Risks
		Following Up
January 2008	Section II: Index
January 2008	Section II: References
January 2008	Section III: Laboratory Diagnosis of Sexually Transmitted Infections
		Collection and Transportation of Specimens
		Laboratory Testing Methods
		Laboratory Diagnosis of Specific Infections
January 2008	Section III: Index
January 2008	Section III: References
	Section IV: Management and Treatment of Specific Syndromes
January 2008		Syndromic Management of Sexually Transmitted Infections
January 2008		Epididymitis	References
January 2008		Genital Ulcer Disease (GUD)	References
January 2008		Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)	References
January 2008		Prostatitis	References
January 2008		Sexually Transmitted Intestinal and Enteric Infections	References
January 2008		Urethritis	References
January 2008		Vaginal Discharge (Bacterial Vaginosis, Vulvovaginal Candidiasis, Trichomoniasis)	References
January 2008	Section IV: Index
	Section V: Management and Treatment of Specific Infections
January 2008		Chancroid	References
January 2008		Chlamydial Infections	References
January 2008		Ectoparasitic Infestations (Pubic Lice, Scabies)	References
January 2008		Genital Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) Infections	References
January 2008		Genital Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Infections	References
January 2008		Gonococcal Infections	References
January 2008		Hepatitis B Virus Infections	References
January 2008		Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infections	References
January 2008		Lymphogranuloma Venereum (LGV)	References
January 2009		Syphilis	References
January 2008	Section V: Index
	Section VI: Specific Populations
January 2008		Immigrants and Refugees	References
January 2008		Inmates and Offenders	References
January 2008		Men Who Have Sex with Men (MSM)/ Women Who Have Sex with Women (WSW)	References
January 2009		Pregnancy	References
January 2008		Sexual Abuse in Peripubertal and Prepubertal Children	References
January 2008		Sexual Assault in Postpubertal Adolescents and Adults	References
January 2008		Sex Workers	References
January 2008		Substance Use	References
January 2008		Travellers	References
January 2008	Section VI: Index
January 2008	Section VII: Appendices
		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 Offices for the Prevention and Control of STI
		Provincial Laboratories
		Forensic Evidence, Services and Laboratories
		Referral Centres for STIs in Peripubertal and Prepubertal Children
		Tanner Scale of Sexual Maturity
January 2008	Section VII: Index
January 2008	Section VII: References
January 2008	Section VIII: General Index