<p>Research analyzing trends in the nation’s emergency departments indicates low rates of HIV and syphilis screening among teens diagnosed with pelvic inflammatory disease, despite the high risk for such infections. Data also suggest low rates of adherence to national treatment guidelines.</p>

Low Rates of Adherence to PID Guidance Found in Emergency Departments

December 1, 2017

Research analyzing trends in the nation’s emergency departments indicates low rates of HIV and syphilis screening among teens diagnosed with pelvic inflammatory disease, despite the high risk for such infections. Data also suggest low rates of adherence to national treatment guidelines.

Issue Date: December 1, 2017

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Financial Disclosure: Author Melanie Gold, DO, serves on the advisory board for Bayer and Afaxys, Inc. Consulting Editor Robert A. Hatcher, MD, MPH, Nurse Planner Melanie Deal, MS, WHNP-BC, FNP-BC, Author Rebecca Bowers, Author Anita Brakman, Author Taylor Rose Ellsworth, Executive Editor Shelly Morrow Mark, Editor Jill Drachenberg, and AHC Media Editorial Group Manager Terrey L. Hatcher report no consultant, stockholder, speaker’s bureau, research, or other financial relationships with companies having ties to this field of study.

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