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Men and STIs: Update of current epidemiological data in Victoria

Men and STIs: Update of current epidemiological data in Victoria. Dr. David M. Lee Nurse Practitioner (Sexual Health) Melbourne Sexual Health Centre. Sexual transmission probability Anderson, RM Sex Transm Disases 1999, pg 26.

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Men and STIs: Update of current epidemiological data in Victoria

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  1. Men and STIs:Update of current epidemiological data in Victoria Dr. David M. Lee Nurse Practitioner (Sexual Health) Melbourne Sexual Health Centre

  2. Sexual transmission probabilityAnderson, RM Sex Transm Disases 1999, pg 26

  3. Epidemiology: Chlamydia trachomatisSource: DHS Victoria www.dhs.vic.gov.au/ideas

  4. Gonorrhoea:Symptoms / Signs / Tests / Treatment /Sequelae / Follow Up

  5. HIV Victorian Prevalence • Calculation of possible HIV transmission if source is unknown is based on prevalence in local population: • Homosexual men: 3-15% • Injecting Drug Users: 1% • If IDU and gay: 17% • Heterosexuals blood donors: 0.0005%, STI clinic attendees 0.1%

  6. Other Viral STIs ? Importance Hepatitis A - oral to feacal transmission Hepatitis B - blood, semen, vaginal fluids, breastmilk HCV = BBV – > Not classified as STI HSV (Skin-to-skin) HPV (Skin-to-skin)

  7. STI / HIV Prevention • condoms for vaginal, anal and oral sex • non-penetrative contact • partner notification and treatment • raised awareness and education about STI’s • regular screening and treatment with antibiotics if detected • early detection may prevent complications and transmission of the STI to other sexual partners • regular screening encouraged amongst MSM

  8. MSHC Resources and Supportswww.mshc.org.au • Web-based Patient Information ‘Check Your Risk’ http://checkyourrisk.org.au/ • Web-based GP resources www.mshc.org.au/gpassist • Sexual Health Physician Advice Line: 1800 009 903 (Toll Free) Hours available: Monday - Friday 09.00 -12.30 and 13.30 - 17.00

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