FIGURE 1: Prophylactic regimen for non-viral sexually transmitted infections in sexual violence situations.
Source: adapted from the Clinical Protocol and Therapeutic Guidelines for Comprehensive Care for People with Sexually Transmitted Infections 20 .
Notes: a) Prophylactic administration of metronidazole or its alternatives can be postponed or avoided in cases of known gastrointestinal intolerance to the drug.It must be postponed in cases when there is an emergency contraception prescription and post-exposure prophylaxis; b) Metronidazole cannot be used in the first trimester of pregnancy.