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Expedited Partner Therapy (EPT)

Expedited Partner Therapy (EPT) is a fast and private way to treat partners for chlamydia, gonorrhea and trichomoniasis. These sexually transmitted infections (STIs) often do not have signs or symptoms; when they do, symptoms can be different depending on the STI. It is important to treat STIs to prevent long-lasting problems. EPT is giving medicine to sex partners of people who have an STI without them having to go to the doctor.

Michigan Public Act 525 of 2014 (MCL 333.5110) authorized the use of EPT for certain STIs as designated by the state health department. In April 2020, MDHHS designated chlamydia, gonorrhea and trichomoniasis as infections for which the use of EPT is appropriate.

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