Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
Guidelines on the management of sexually transmitted infections.
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STI management guidelines
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are common in New Zealand.
Associated complications include chronic pain, infertility, neonatal morbidity and genital tract cancer.
Surveillance data regularly indicates that those aged less than 25 years and non-Europeans show a disproportionate burden of STIs, the highest numbers and rates for each STI are almost always seen in the 15 to 19 years and 20 to 24 years age groups.
Sexual Health Services, primary care practitioners and community based providers diagnose and treat the majority of STI cases in New Zealand.
Best practice guidelines on the management of STIs are an essential component of effective management of STIs in order to:
- prevent onward transmission
- assist with partner notification
- reduce potential health complications
- reduce risk of potential complications associated with development of antibiotic resistance.
STI management guidelines - New Zealand Sexual Health Society
STI surveillance reports
The Institute of Environmental Science and Research (ESR) provides STI surveillance reports.
AIDS and HIV
The AIDs Epidemiology Group provides national surveillance data on AIDS and HIV infection.