See also the Clinical Effectiveness Group page
WHAT'S NEW ?
- Feb 2012 : Draft 2012 managment of bacterial vaginosis guideline out for consultation - see below
- Feb 2012 : Draft 2012 gonorrhoea testing guideline out for consultation - see below
- Jan 2012 : New HIV PEPSE guideline now available - see below
DRAFT GUIDELINES
The following draft documents are out for wider consultation .Please email the designated contact if you have any comments.
- Management of Bacterial Vaginosis (draft) 2012 Please contact the CEG guideline lead, Dr David Daniels at daviddaniels@nhs.net if you have any comments. Closing date for comments : 1st May 2012
- Gonorrhoea Testing Guideline (draft) 2012 Please contact the CEG guideline lead, Dr Mark FitzGerald at GU.med@tst.nhs.uk if you have any comments. Closing date for comments : 1st May 2012
CURRENT GUIDELINES
Urethritis
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Gonorrhoea related documents :
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Gonorrhoea patient information leaflet - currently in preparation
- Management of Chlamydia trachomatis genital tract infection [2006] (note 2008 CEG statement on Chlamydia window period )
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Management of non-gonococcal urethritis [2007] - Dec 2008 update Note: amendment made Dec 2008, regarding the use of Moxifloxacin
Vaginal discharge
Genital ulceration
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Management of genital herpes [2007]
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Management of syphilis [2008]
- Management of chancroid [2007]
- Management of Donovanosis (Granuloma inguinale) 2011
- Management of LGV [2006]
- LGV information leaflet (June 2010)
- Health Protection Agency LGV enhanced surveillance webpage may be accessed here
Systemic presentation and complications
- Management of PID 2011 (GC Update June 2011)
- BASHH PID pt information leaflet 2011
- Management of epididymo-orchitis guideline 2010 (GC update June 2011)
- Epididymo-orchitis care pathway 2010 (GC update June 2011)
- Epididymo-orchitis patient information leaflet currently in preparation
- Management of prostatitis [2008]
- Management of viral hepatitides [2008] NB: Oct 2009 guidance on the reporting of acute hepatitis A, B and C may be accessed here: Reporting of Acute Hepatitis A,B and C
HIV
- UK National Guideline for the use of post-exposure prophylaxis for HIV following sexual exposure 2011 [published Int J STD & AIDS 2011]
- BASHH Statement on HIV window period 15 MARCH 2010
- UK National Guidelines for HIV Testing 2008
- UK National Guidelines for the management of sexual and reproductive health of people living with HIV 2007
Skin conditions
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Management of genital warts [2007]
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Management of Phthirus pubis [2007]
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Management of scabies [2007] Correction to the use of Malathion in scabies Nov 2011
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Management of balanitis [2008]
- Management of vulval conditions [2007]
Miscellaneous
- Management of Adult and Adolescent Complainants of Sexual Assault (2011)
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2011 Sexual Assault patient information leaflet currently in preparation
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Management of STIs and related conditions in children and young people [2010]
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2010 update to Chlamydia testing : Chlamydia trachomatis UK Testing Guidelines 2010
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Regarding screening and testing, note:
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HPA Guidance on gonorrhoea testing in England & Wales (Feb 2010)
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Reporting of Acute Hepatitis A,B and C (Oct 2009)
- UK National guidelines on undertaking consultations requiring sexual history taking 2006 [published Int J STD & AIDS 2007]
Standards
- Standards for comprehensive sexual health services for young people under 25 years 2002
[published Int J STD & AIDS 2002] - BASHH CEG Framework for Guidelines Development & Assessment (Sept 2010)
PREVIOUS GUIDELINES
- All previous BASHH CEG guidelines may now be accessed on the BASHH Guidelines Archive page
Guidelines accepted by National Guideline Clearing House.
- Copyright: most of these guidelines have appeared in print and the copyright belongs to the original publishers (see notice below). They can be freely used for purposes of personal study and education.
- The BASHH National Audit Group has produced a set of audit proformas for conducting audit on certain CEG guidelines. They may be accessed here
Please note: as of October 2009 the membership of the CEG is Dr Keith Radcliffe (Chair) , Dr David Daniels, Dr Mark FitzGerald, Dr Margaret Kingston,Dr Neil Lazaro,Dr Gill McCarthy and Dr Ann Sullivan
Disclaimer Notice
The editors have checked with sources believed to be reliable in their efforts to eliminate error and to provide drug treatment schedules and dosages that are complete and accord with the standards accepted at the time of publication. However, readers are strongly advised to check the information provided is accurate and that changes have not been made in the recommended dose or in the contraindications for administration.
Copyright Notice
Most of these guidelines were originally published in Sexually Transmitted Infections, and the copyright belongs to BMJ Publishing Group (BMJPG). Readers wishing to download and reproduce material for purposes other than personal study or education should contact BMJPG to seek permission first. Contact: BMJ Publishing Group, BMA House, Tavistock Square, WC1H 9JR, UK.
Some guidelines were originally published in the International Journal of STD & AIDS. These may be used for non commercial purposes but an acknowledgement of the source must be included, together with a link to http://ijsa.rsmjournals.com/ Any enquiries concerning reprints or usage of the electronic versions by commercial websites should be made to Royal Society of Medicine Press, 1 Wimpole Street , London W1G OAE.
Related links:
- British HIV Association guidelines
- Children's HIV Association guidelines
- Faculty of Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare guidelines
Citations
When citing the guidelines on the web, please give the full title of the guideline, followed by the name/names of the author(s) (in the same way as for paper publications), followed by the full web address and the date when it was accessed. E.g., National Guideline on the Management of Non-gonococcal Urethritis. Horner P J, Shahmanesh M. www.bashh.org/guidelines/2002/NGU 09 01c.pdf[accessed 22 July 2004].
OTHER CLINICAL GUIDANCE ENDORSED BY BASHH
- 2011 SRHC of adolescents living with HIV plus appendices
- 2011 BASHH Commissioning sexual health and blood borne virus services in prisons national guidance
- 2010 Guidelines on the management of sexual problems in men : the role of androgens
- 2010 Guidelines on the management of sexual problems in women : the role of androgens
- 2006 STIs in Primary Care (RCGP and BASHH) Note 2011 changes to treatment of gonorrhoea - see 2011 Management of Gonorrhoea guideline
- 2006 Vaginal Discharge in women of reproductive age (FFPRHC and BASHH) : currently being updated by the FSRHC with the involvement of BASHH