British Association of Sexual Health and HIV (BASHH) United Kingdom national guideline for the management of sexually transmitted enteric infections 2023

Abstract

This is the first British Association of Sexual Health and HIV (BASHH) national guideline for the management of sexually transmitted enteric infections (STEI). This guideline is primarily aimed for level 3 sexual health clinics; however, it may also be applicable to other settings such as primary care or other hospital departments where individuals with STEI may present. This guideline makes recommendations on testing, management, partner notification and public health control of STEI.

Keywords: Entamoeba histolytica; Giardia duodenalis; Sexually transmitted enteric infections; Shigella spp.; antimicrobial resistance; enteritis; guideline; hepatitis; men who have sex with men; proctitis; proctocolitis; public health.