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Lentocilin S (long-acting benzathine benzylpenicillin) is available in BC through temporary exception by Health Canada for the treatment of syphilis during the global Bicillin L-A® shortage. Lentocilin S is given by intramuscular injection in two divided doses into each hip/buttock muscle at the same visit.
A handout with information you should know when starting and after finishing treatment for syphilis
This one-page handout explains antibiotic resistance and what it means for new treatment recommendations for urethritis infection in British Columbia. Updated May 2025
This one-page handout explains antibiotic resistance and what it means for new treatment recommendations for gonorrhea infection in British Columbia. Updated May 2025
Pristinamycin (Pyostacine®) is an antibiotic taken by mouth for the treatment of a sexually transmitted infection (STI) when other treatments can not be used. Pristinamycin is only available by special permission through Health Canada which must be requested by your healthcare provider.
Fosfomycin is an antibiotic taken by mouth for the treatment of uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs), including bladder infections.
This downloadable resource is the third story in the ‘Let’s talk about sex’ series. This series of four resources provides answers to common questions about sexually transmitted infections (STIs) to support Indigenous people and communities in B.C. They were created by the BC Centre for Disease Control Indigenous Knowledge Translation team, and are available in...
This downloadable resource is the third story in the ‘Let’s talk about sex’ series. This series of four resources provides answers to common questions about sexually transmitted infections (STIs) to support Indigenous people and communities in B.C. They were created by the BC Centre for Disease Control Indigenous Knowledge Translation team, and are available in...
This downloadable resource is the second story in the ‘Let’s talk about sex’ series. This series of four resources provides answers to common questions about sexually transmitted infections (STIs) to support Indigenous people and communities in B.C. They were created by the BC Centre for Disease Control Indigenous Knowledge Translation team, and are available in...
This downloadable resource is the first story in the ‘Let’s talk about sex’ series. This series of four resources provides answers to common questions about sexually transmitted infections (STIs) to support Indigenous people and communities in B.C. They were created by the BC Centre for Disease Control Indigenous Knowledge Translation team, and are available in...