Bibliographic information

GuidelineWHO recommendations on adolescent health: guidelines approved by the WHO guidelines review committee
Year of Publication2017
Issuing InstitutionWorld Health Organization

Recommendation

New

(Interventions during the first 5 days after the assault) Women survivors of sexual assault should be offered prophylaxis for:

  • chlamydia
  • gonorrhoea
  • trichomonas
  • syphilis, depending on the prevalence.

The choice of drug and regimens should follow national guidance

Recommended in favor

Strong