Allow expedited partner treatment for bacterial vaginitis
HB 5330 allows healthcare providers in West Virginia to give medication directly to sexual partners of patients diagnosed with bacterial vaginitis or trichomoniasis (a type of vaginal infection), when the partner cannot or is unlikely to seek care themselves. The bill expands existing "expedited partner therapy" rules to include these specific infections, using antibiotics like metronidazole (Flagyl) and clindamycin cream. Providers must counsel patients and provide written materials about seeking medical care, and the partner must have been exposed within the last 60 days. This directly affects healthcare professionals, patients with these infections, and their sexual partners who face barriers to accessing treatment. The bill aims to improve treatment access for partners without requiring them to visit a clinic.
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Feb 2026
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Introduced Feb 9, 2026
Last action Feb 9, 2026
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Feb 9, 2026
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Feb 9, 2026
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Feb 9, 2026
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To Health and Human Resources
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