Course Description: Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and infections (STIs) represent a significant and growing public health concern worldwide, with over one million new infections diagnosed daily according to the World Health Organization. This course provides an in-depth review of the most clinically relevant sexually transmitted pathogens, including Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Mycoplasma genitalium, Trichomonas vaginalis, Human papillomaviruses (HPV), and Herpes simplex virus (HSV). Topics covered include the spectrum of STI pathogens, predisposing risk factors, transmission routes, clinical symptoms, diagnostic methods, treatment protocols, prevention strategies, and the management of STIs during pregnancy. Special attention is given to complications such as pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), infertility, and cervical dysplasia. A clinical case study is integrated throughout to ground the content in real-world practice.
This course on sexually transmitted diseases is designed for social workers, professional counselors, psychologists, nurses, and substance abuse counselors, who do clinical work. This course is appropriate for intermediate and advanced level practitioners who wish to develop or increase their knowledge of sexually transmitted diseases, their diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. It may also be useful for licensed clinicians who require clinical continuing education courses for license renewal.
Authors: Wihlfahrt, Günther, Mendling, Westermann, Willer, Gitas, Ruchay, Maass, Allahqoli, Alkatout
Learning Objectives: This course will provide a professional with detailed information about sexually transmitted diseases. Specifically, the practitioner will:
1. Identify the major classes of sexually transmitted pathogens, their transmission routes, clinical symptoms, and recommended diagnostic approaches.
2. Describe evidence-based treatment protocols and prevention strategies for key STIs. , including Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, HPV, HSV, Trichomonas vaginalis, and Mycoplasma genitalium.
3. Explain the complications of untreated STIs, including pelvic inflammatory disease, infertility, cervical dysplasia, and risks associated with STIs during pregnancy.
Citation: Wihlfahrt, K., Günther, V., Mendling, W., Westermann, A., Willer, D., Gitas, G., Ruchay, Z., Maass, N., Allahqoli, L., & Alkatout, I. (2023). Sexually transmitted diseases—An update and overview of current research. Diagnostics, 13(9), 1656.
This course is Non Interactive .
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