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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 be posted and the date indicated. Please make these changes to your hard copy/binder.

• Please note: The chart below contains PDF versions of individual chapters, references and indices for ease of use. Within each chapter, headings are bookmarked enabling navigatation directly to a specific topic area.
• Suggested citation: Canadian Guidelines on Sexually Transmitted Infections, 2008 Edition. Ottawa, ON: Public Health Agency of Canada.
• Please note: The last e-mail notification of updates was sent December 2011 regarding the Important Notice - Public Health Information Update on the Treatment for Gonococcal Infection

Please report any issues to SH_STI@phac-aspc.gc.ca

Date Updated	Section	Chapter	Chapter References
Updated January 2010	Canadian Guidelines on Sexually Transmitted Infections (with current updates and errata) - Complete PDF (410 pages, 3.46 MB)
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
Updated January 2010	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
Updated January 2010	Section II: Index
January 2008	Section II: References
Updated January 2010	Section III: Laboratory Diagnosis of Sexually Transmitted Infections
		Collection and Transportation of Specimens
		Laboratory Testing Methods
		Laboratory Diagnosis of Specific Infections
Updated January 2010	Section III: Index
January 2008	Section III: References
	Section IV: Management and Treatment of Specific Syndromes
Updated January 2010		Syndromic Management of Sexually Transmitted Infections
January 2008		Epididymitis	References
Updated January 2010		Genital Ulcer Disease (GUD)	References
Updated January 2010		Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)	References
January 2008		Prostatitis	References
Updated January 2010		Sexually Transmitted Intestinal and Enteric Infections	References
Updated January 2010		Urethritis	References
January 2008		Vaginal Discharge (Bacterial Vaginosis, Vulvovaginal Candidiasis, Trichomoniasis)	References
Updated January 2010	Section IV: Index
	Section V: Management and Treatment of Specific Infections
Updated January 2010		Chancroid	References
Updated January 2010		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
Updated January 2010 *NEW* Important Notice December 2011		Gonococcal Infections New: Important Notice - Public Health Information Update on the Treatment for Gonococcal Infection (December 2011)	References
January 2008		Hepatitis B Virus Infections	References
January 2008		Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infections	References
Updated January 2010		Lymphogranuloma Venereum (LGV)	References
*NEW* Revised January 2010		Syphilis	References
Updated January 2010	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
Updated January 2010		Pregnancy	References
Updated January 2010		Sexual Abuse in Peripubertal and Prepubertal Children	References
Updated January 2010		Sexual Assault in Postpubertal Adolescents and Adults	References
Updated January 2010		Sex Workers	References
January 2008		Substance Use	References
January 2008		Travellers	References
Updated January 2010	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
		E: Provincial Laboratories
		F: Forensic Evidence, Services and Laboratories
		G: Referral Centres for STIs in Peripubertal and Prepubertal Children
		H: Tanner Scale of Sexual Maturity
Updated January 2010	Section VII: Index
January 2008	Section VII: References
Updated January 2010	Section VIII: General Index