This revision focused on the syndromes of genital ulcer disease (GUD) and vaginal discharge – the former because of the observed increase of herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV‑2) as the main cause of GUD in developing countries, and the latter for its continued complexity and controversy as an entry point for managing cervical gonococcal and chlamydial infections

 The objective of this document is to provide technical recommendations on effective interventions for the prevention and treatment of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among sex workers and their clients. These include evidence-based recommendations following the GRADE methodology as well as recommendations for good practice.

The Global Strategy was developed to provide a framework to guide the response for the prevention and control of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and to support advocacy efforts for programmes providing STI prevention and control services.

Improved STI surveillance and estimates give us a better idea of the extent of the problem, while also providing feedback to programmes on the effectiveness of interventions. Available data, as partially summarized in this report, demonstrate that STI control...

STI prevention and control has widespread public health benefits. Left untreated, some STIs increase the risk of HIV transmission during unprotected sexual contact and lead to complications, such as pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), infertility, ectopic pregnancy, miscarriage, fetal death and congenital infections.