A Review of Expedited Partner Therapy for the Management of Sexually Transmitted Infections in Adolescents

Recent advances in the epidemiology, diagnosis, and management of Trichomonas vaginalis infection

“…Despite some data supporting EPT for patients with T. vaginalis , implementation has been limited because of legal restrictions in many states ( https://www.cdc.gov/std/ept/legal/default.htm). Additionally, EPT acceptance has been found to vary with patient and provider characteristics 82 . It is currently unknown how often providers prescribe EPT for trichomoniasis in the U.S.…”

High Rates of Repeat Chlamydial Infections Among Young Women—Louisiana, 2000–2015

“…Routine visits for sexual or reproductive health services provide apt opportunities for clinicians and other health workers to detect asymptomatic infections and discuss risk reduction strategies (e.g., expedited partner therapy, barrier contraceptive methods). 7,9,34 Strategies to improve adherence to repeat testing could include standing orders, phone reminders, and mailed screening test kits. 35–37 Low condom use among young women at risk for STIs highlights the importance for health promotion and program activities to emphasize dual prevention of STI and unintended pregnancy.…”

“…6 This underscores the importance of early detection and treatment for existing chlamydial infections, and prevention efforts to avoid new infections (e.g., expedited partner therapy, risk reduction counseling). 7–9 As such, annual screening is recommended for all sexually active women aged <25 years and older women at increased risk for infection, and those who test positive for chlamydia should be screened again three months after treatment to detect repeat infections. 2,10…”

Promoting safe sexual practices and sexual health maintenance in pediatric and young adult solid organ transplant recipients

“…However, for heterosexual, HIV‐negative patients who test positive for chlamydia or gonorrhea and in whom one cannot confidently ensure that their sexual partner will seek medical care for STI treatment, EPT can be offered. 65 The ACOG, AAP, and CDC support the use of EPT in non‐MSM patients with gonorrhea and chlamydia to facilitate partner management in cases where partners may have been exposed in the preceding 60 days and are unable or unwilling to seek medical care 66‐68 . The legal status of EPT in the US is state‐specific (refer to http://www.cdc.gov/std/ept for details).…”