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Canadian Guidelines on Sexually Transmitted Infections

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.
  • To order a hard copy of the STI Guidelines (binder 2008)
  • Please report any issues to SH.STI@phac-aspc.gc.ca
  • 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 PDF
January 2008 Section I: Forward PDF
    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 PDF
January 2008 Section II: Primary Care and Sexually Transmitted Infections PDF
    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 PDF
January 2008 Section II: References PDF
January 2008 Section III: Laboratory Diagnosis of Sexually Transmitted Infections PDF

 

 

Collection and Transportation of Specimens  
Laboratory Testing Methods
Laboratory Diagnosis of Specific Infections
January 2008 Section III: Index PDF
January 2008 Section III: References PDF
  Section IV: Management and Treatment of Specific Syndromes PDF
January 2008   Syndromic Management of Sexually Transmitted Infections PDF  
January 2008 Epididymitis PDF References PDF
January 2008 Genital Ulcer Disease (GUD) PDF References PDF
January 2008 Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) PDF References PDF
January 2008 Prostatitis PDF References PDF
January 2008 Sexually Transmitted Intestinal and Enteric Infections PDF References PDF
January 2008 Urethritis PDF References PDF
January 2008 Vaginal Discharge (Bacterial Vaginosis, Vulvovaginal Candidiasis, Trichomoniasis) PDF References PDF
January 2008 Section IV: Index PDF  
  Section V: Management and Treatment of Specific Infections PDF
January 2008   Chancroid PDF References PDF
January 2008 Chlamydial Infections PDF References PDF
January 2008 Ectoparasitic Infestations (Pubic Lice, Scabies) PDF References PDF
January 2008 Genital Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) Infections PDF References PDF
January 2008 Genital Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Infections PDF References PDF
January 2008 Gonococcal Infections PDF References PDF
January 2008 Hepatitis B Virus Infections PDF References PDF
January 2008 Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infections PDF References PDF
January 2008 Lymphogranuloma Venereum (LGV) PDF References PDF
January 2009 Syphilis PDF References PDF
January 2008 Section V: Index PDF  
  Section VI: Specific Populations PDF
January 2008   Immigrants and Refugees PDF References PDF
January 2008   Inmates and Offenders PDF References PDF
January 2008   Men Who Have Sex with Men (MSM)/ Women Who Have Sex with Women (WSW) PDF References PDF
January 2009   Pregnancy PDF References PDF
January 2008   Sexual Abuse in Peripubertal and Prepubertal Children PDF References PDF
January 2008   Sexual Assault in Postpubertal Adolescents and Adults PDF References PDF
January 2008   Sex Workers PDF References PDF
January 2008   Substance Use PDF References PDF
January 2008   Travellers PDF References PDF
January 2008 Section VI: Index PDF  
January 2008 Section VII: Appendices PDF
    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 PDF
January 2008 Section VII: References PDF
January 2008 Section VIII: General Index PDF