Sexually Transmitted Diseases

In this section, healthcare providers can find information about Idaho’s expedited partner therapy (EPT) manual and the CDC’s STD treatment guidelines and screening recommendations.

NEW CDC gonorrhea treatment recommendation

The treatment for uncomplicated gonorrhea has changed and dual therapy is no longer recommended. Gonorrhea infections should now be treated with a single 500 mg injection of ceftriaxone. Health care providers across Idaho are encouraged to incorporate this new treatment recommendation. View the 2020/2021 update to CDC’s treatment for gonococcal infections.

Additional resources

EXTERNAL RESOURCES
These guidelines are for the treatment of people who have or are at-risk for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
EXTERNAL RESOURCES
These recommendations are for the screening of persons who have or are at risk for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)
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