Bibliographic information
GuidelineConsolidated guidelines on HIV, viral hepatitis and STI prevention, diagnosis, treatment and care for key populations
Year of Publication2022
Issuing InstitutionWHO
Recommendation
New
For people who present with genital ulcers (including anorectal ulcers), WHO recommends treatment based on quality-assured molecular assays of the ulcer. However, in settings with limited or no molecular tests or laboratory capacity, WHO recommends syndromic treatment to ensure treatment on the same day of the visit
Recommended in favor
Strong
Certainty of evidence
Moderate