Following STI testing guidelines1 may help identify asymptomatic cases of infection and protect them from the consequences of STIs.
Diagnostic Challenges
Follow STI Testing Guidelines
Annual screening for CT and GC of all sexually active women <25 years of age
Annual screening for CT and GC of older women at increased risk infection
(e.g., those who have a new or more than one sex partner)
Diagnostic testing for TV for women seeking care for vaginal discharge
Routine annual screening for TV among asymptomatic women with HIV infection
With the BD CTGCTV2 assay, detect CT, GC and TV with a single test.2
CT, Chlamydia trachomatis; GC, Neisseria gonorrhoeae; HIV, human immunodeficiency virus; STI, sexually transmitted infection; TV, Trichomonas vaginalis.
1. Workowski KA et al. MMWR Recomm Rep. 2021;70(4):1–187.
2. BD CTGCTV2 for BD MAX™ System Package Insert [P0237].