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 wish

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