Show notes
Dr. Yukari Manabe of Johns Hopkins and OMG host Dr. Jane Caldwell discuss the alarming rise in sexually transmitted infections (STIs) since the beginning of the COVID pandemic, and innovative ways to improve STI testing. (00:22) Introduction: Dr. Yukari Manabe(01:20) STIs vs STDs(01:35) Major drivers for increases in STIs(02:23) Social distancing and STIs(03:40) Classic STIs of concern(05:29) STI diagnosis(06:39) Rapid testing(09:03) Multiplex testing(10:09) Point-of-care testing(12:01) Near-patient testing success(12:25) STI treatments(13:36) STI prevention(15:42) STI screening recommendations(16:35) Filling the gaps(17:19) Importance of education(18:08) Monkeypox...is it an STI?(19:06) Syndromic management(20:02) Dr. Manabe's concerns for global health(20:57) Dr. Manabe's public health wishVisit us at OnMedicalGrounds.com for more podcasts! You can subscribe through your podcast platform, our website, or follow us on social media for podcast updates and medical news. Some of our podcasts offer FREE CME/CE credits.LinkTreeTwitterLinkedInInstagram