Management of Sexually Transmitted Diseases in HIV-Infected Men and Women

  • Author: Jeanne Marrazzo, MD, MPH, FACP, FIDSA (More Info)
  • Editors in Chief: Daniel R. Kuritzkes, MD; Joseph J. Eron, Jr., MD
  • Last Reviewed: 2/8/18 (What's New)

Summary

  • Bacterial vaginosis and trichomoniasis can be treated with an antianaerobic antibiotic, either metronidazole or tinidazole (Table 5)[CDC STD]
  • First-line treatment for vulvovaginal candidiasis is a 7-day course of a topical imidazole antifungal agent
    • If topical treatment is ineffective, a single 150-mg oral dose of fluconazole may be considered

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Keywords: Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Women

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