Considerations for STI Clinics During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Siena Napoleon, Michaela Maynard, Alexi Almonte, Kevin Cormier, Thomas Bertrand, Kevin L. Ard, Philip A. Chan
Abstract
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is responsible for a global pandemic. It is important to balance the need for access to healthcare services, including testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections. Sexually transmitted infection programs must consider how to use limited resources and implement novel approaches to provide continued access to care.
Topics & Concepts
MedicinePandemicCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)2019-20 coronavirus outbreakSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)VirologyHealth careSexually transmitted diseaseMedical emergencyDiseaseHuman immunodeficiency virus (HIV)Infectious disease (medical specialty)Internal medicineEconomic growthSyphilisOutbreakEconomicsCOVID-19 and healthcare impactsCOVID-19 Impact on ReproductionInfection Control and Ventilation