Recent Advances in STI and Women’s Health Testing

Topics covered include:

• Comparison of male and female gonorrhea rates reported
• How STDs /STIs impact women differently than men

• Specific cases and the testing platforms

Learning objectives:

• Increase awareness of STIs/STDs in women
• Increase awareness of various molecular STIs/STDs diagnostic platforms

• Discuss the role of Point-of-Care testing in diagnosing STIs/STDs

Faculty:
La’Tonzia L. Adams, MD, MS, FASCP
Staff Pathologist                                                                                                     Director, Microbiology/Molecular Microbiology; Chemistry; Support Services                        Pathology Residency Program Co-Director                                                                            VA Portland Health Care System

The American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education (CME) for physicians.

The American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education (CME) for physicians.

The ASCP designates this activity for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

ASCP designates this activity for a maximum of 0.75 CMLE credit. This activity meets CMP and state re-licensure requirements for laboratory personnel.

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